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Fake Weight Loss Jabs Sold in Pubs!
13 Mar
Summary
- Illicit weight loss injections found in pubs and chip shops.
- Personal trainers also offered these dangerous jabs to clients.
- Counterfeit drugs pose serious health risks, including seizures.
Illicit weight loss injections, often dubbed 'miracle' jabs, are being discovered in unconventional retail spaces, including pubs and fish and chip shops. A report revealed that personal trainers have also been involved in selling these products to clients. Experts warn that while some items may be authentic, they are frequently unprescribed or counterfeit, presenting significant health dangers.
Authorities, including the UK's drugs regulator, border control, and police, are intensifying efforts to combat the surge of these fake medications. There are grave concerns that contaminated versions could lead to severe health issues, with some patients experiencing seizures or life-threatening comas. The London Assembly Health Committee has recommended enhanced regulation and enforcement, advocating for closer collaboration among agencies and regular monitoring of illegal sales channels.
Recent seizures highlight the scale of the problem, with thousands of unlicensed and fake weight loss drugs confiscated in operations in Northamptonshire, Lincolnshire, and Nottinghamshire. Police in north Wales have also investigated beauty salons suspected of distributing illegal injections. These counterfeit jabs, some containing dangerous substances like repackaged insulin, pose a fatal risk. The MHRA urges anyone experiencing adverse reactions to report them via the Yellow Card scheme.
