Thinking about buying GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic or Mounjaro? Beware of fake or unauthorized products
Why it was recalled
Product safety - Unauthorized product
What you should do
Only buy prescription drugs from a licensed pharmacy.Do not buy or use unauthorized products.Look for drugs that have been authorized by Health Canada by checking for the eight-digit Drug Identification Number (DIN) on the label and by searching Health Canada's Drug Product Database.Speak with your healthcare professional if you have used an unauthorized GLP-1 product and have concerns about your health.Know the risks of buying drugs over the Internet and know how to choose a safe online pharmacy.Report any health product-related side effects or complaints, including suspected counterfeit and unauthorized products, to Health Canada.
Other Recent Recalls
Apo-Semaglutide Injection
Apo-Semaglutide Injection : Incorrect dose display
Moderate health risk
Novo-Gesic Forte 500 mg tablets (acetaminophen)
Generic acetaminophen by Teva recalled because it may contain foreign material
Highest health risk
JAMP Temozolomide
JAMP Temozolomide: Out-of-Specification (Assay)
Moderate health risk
Recall data is sourced from Health Canada's Recalls and Safety Alerts open dataset. MedShort.ca is an independent tracking tool and does not provide medical advice — for questions about this recall, contact the manufacturer or your pharmacist, or read the full notice linked above.