Counterfeit Ozempic-labelled pens thought to contain a different medication have been caught being imported into Australia, prompting an urgent warning from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).”These pens may pose a serious health risk and should not be used,” the TGA said in a statement.While Ozempic pens contain the drug semaglutide, used for treating diabetes and more recently for weight management, the counterfeit pens appear to be re-labelled insulin pens.The counterfeit pens have a number of notable differences to the genuine Ozempic medicines, including stickers that don’t adhere properly. (TGA)”Insulin is a different type of medicine that should only be used when directed and prescribed by a health professional,” the TGA statement warned.”Unintended use of insulin can cause dangerously low life-threatening blood sugar levels.”One Australian who used a counterfeit semaglutide pen that they purchased overseas has already experienced a “life-threatening” reaction,…
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