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Fake Weight Loss Jabs Pose Serious Health Risk
2 Jan
Summary
- One in ten Britons would buy weight loss drugs from social media.
- Unverified sellers offer medicines without clinical oversight.
- Fake jabs can contain unapproved ingredients causing dangerous side effects.
Doctors in England are raising serious concerns about counterfeit weight loss injections being marketed and sold through social media platforms. These unregulated products lack clinical oversight and medical checks, posing significant health risks to consumers. The danger lies in the potential for these drugs to be fake, contaminated, or contain unlisted ingredients.
A recent survey indicates that approximately 9% of adults in Britain would consider purchasing weight loss drugs from social media if unable to obtain a prescription. This trend is alarming given that weight loss medications are potent and require careful medical supervision to manage potential side effects.
The National Pharmacy Association and regulatory bodies urge individuals seeking weight management treatments to do so exclusively through regulated pharmacies or qualified healthcare professionals. This ensures the safety, quality, and authenticity of the medications, preventing serious damage to health from fraudulent sellers.
