FBI Warns Against Counterfeit Weight Loss Drugs

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FBI issues safety warning about counterfeit versions of weight loss drug semaglutide

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FBI issues safety warning about counterfeit versions of weight loss drug semaglutide.

The agency says counterfeit drugs are being sold by "noncompliant healthcare providers" Drug compounding is allowed when drugs are on the FDA 's shortage list.

FDA recently declared shortages "resolved," removing drugs including Ozempic and Wegovy from list.

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