BRITS have been told to avoid fake "skinny jabs" found in the UK which could be life threatening. Earlier today the World Health Organization issued warnings on fake drugs claiming to contain the active ingredient found in Novo Nordisk's (NOVOb.CO).
The WHO's alert concerned three falsified batches of semaglutide that were detected in Brazil and the UK in October 2023, and the United States in December 2023. Dr Yukiko Nakatani, WHO Assistant Director-General for Essential Medicines and Health Products, said: "WHO advises healthcare professionals, regulatory authorities and the public be aware of these falsified batches of medicines. “We call on stakeholders to stop any usage of suspicious medicines and report to relevant authorities”.
A spokesperson for the WHO said: "WHO has been observing increased demand for these medicines as well as reports on falsification. "These falsified products could have harmful effects to people’s health; if the products don’t have the necessary raw components, falsified medicines can lead to health complications resulting from unmanaged blood glucose levels or weight. "In other cases, another undeclared active ingredient may be contained in the injection device, e.
g. insulin, leading to an unpredictable range of health risks or complications. "Semaglutides are not part of WHO-recommended treatments for diabetes management due to their current high cost.
"The cost barrier makes these products unsuitable for a public health approach, which.