FDA Says Beware of Fake Ozempic

SOURCE: FDA warns consumers not to use counterfeit Ozempic (semaglutide) found in U.S. drug supply chain | FDA

[12/21/2023] FDA continues to investigate counterfeit Ozempic (semaglutide) injection 1 milligram (mg) in the legitimate U.S. drug supply chain and has seized thousands of units of the product.

The agency advises wholesalers, retail pharmacies, health care practitioners and patients to check the product they have received and not distribute, use, or sell products labeled with lot number NAR0074 and serial number 430834149057 as pictured below. Some counterfeit products may still be available for purchase.