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In recent months, the demand for Ozempic (semaglutide) has increased. Unfortunately, this has led to a troubling rise in counterfeit versions of the medication entering the market. Fake Ozempic poses serious health risks and this stresses the importance of obtaining medications from trusted and legitimate sources.
The Dangers of Counterfeit Ozempic:
Health authorities worldwide, including the World Health Organization (WHO), the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA), have issued warnings about falsified Ozempic products appearing in various regions. The WHO emphasizes the severe danger posed by these counterfeit products, which may look convincing but lack the safety and quality assurance of genuine medications.
Using fake medications can result in serious side effects or worsened health conditions. Unsterile counterfeit products will worsen your health by introducing infected substances into your body. In some instances, you may be injecting water, and in other cases you may be injecting contaminated substances or substances that can cause serious adverse effects.
With genuine Ozempic, you are assured of the medication’s safety, efficacy, and the quality standards set by health regulators. By choosing Online Doctor SA, you avoid the risks associated with counterfeit drugs and can protect your health.
How to Identify and Avoid Counterfeit Ozempic:
Ozempic is a schedule 4 medication, therefore it can only be obtained with a prescription from an HPCSA (Health Professions Council of South Africa) registered medical doctor.
- Avoid purchasing Ozempic from sources other than a registered pharmacy.
- Avoid purchasing Ozempic without a prescription.
- Avoid purchasing Ozempic that is a different dose. Currently there are only 2 types of Ozempic pens available in South Africa:
- Ozempic 0.25-0.5mg dose pen
- Ozempic 1mg dose pen
- Look out for prices that are not in keeping with the normal retail price:
- Ozempic 0.25-0.5mg dose pen: +/- R1300.00
- Ozempic 1mg dose pen: +/- R2600.00
- Avoid purchasing semaglutide medication that is not Ozempic.
- There are no generic versions of semaglutide available. All are manufactured by Novo Nordisk under the label Ozempic.
- Avoid other products claiming to contain semaglutide or have semaglutide/ozempic properties.
- Be careful of purchasing “Natural” Ozempic products.
- Avoid “compounded” products claiming to contain semaglutide.
- Avoid products that are not SAHPRA registered.
- Avoid unverified online pharmacies.
- Look out for poorly designed websites or those lacking clear contact information.
- Look out for and report false advertising on platforms such as social media.
- Examine the product. When you receive your medication, carefully check the packaging for:
- Misspellings or poor-quality printing.
- Differences in logos or branding.
- Inconsistencies compared to the product you’ve used before.
- Tampering of seals
How to Ensure You Purchase Real Ozempic:
- Always get a prescription from a licensed medical doctor.
- Ozempic is a schedule 4 medication, therefore it can only be obtained with a prescription from an HPCSA (Health Professions Council of South Africa) registered medical doctor.
- Always use registered pharmacies to purchase your medication.
- In South Africa, all pharmacies must be licensed through regulatory bodies like SAHPRA (South African Health Products Regulatory Authority).
Your health is too important to gamble with. Don’t risk your health trying to lose weight. For safe and reliable access to Ozempic and other medications, use trusted telehealth platforms such as Online Doctor SA to get your prescription from HPCSA registered medical doctors.
Report any suspicious Ozempic/semaglutide products and suspicious advertising to SAHPRA (South African Health Products Regulatory Authority) or to Online Doctor SA – info@onlinedoctorsa.co.za
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