Think twice before injecting peptides bought online: unauthorized products can seriously harm you
Why it was recalled
Unauthorized product
What you should do
If you have used an unauthorized injectable peptide drug and you feel unwell or have concerns, contact a healthcare professional (physician, nurse practitioner, pharmacist).Dispose of these products safely by following municipal or regional guidance for chemicals and other hazardous waste or take the product to your local pharmacy for proper disposal.Use prescription drugs under the care of a healthcare professional and only buy prescription drugs from licensed pharmacies. Be aware of the risks of buying health products online.Do not buy or use unauthorized drugs. Do not use drugs that are labelled “For Research Use Only – Not for Human Consumption”. These can be dangerous to your health.Check the label before you buy. Authorized prescription drugs in Canada have an eight-digit Drug Identification Number (DIN). You can also check whether a drug has been authorized for sale by searching Health Canada's Drug Product Database.Report any health product-related side effects or complaints 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.