EMA Alerts EU Patients And Healthcare Professionals To Reports Of Falsified Ozempic Pens; Says There Is No Evidence That Any Falsified Pens Have Been Dispensed To Patients From Legal Pharmacies; The Issue Is Currently Being Investigated By EMA And Police
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The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has alerted EU patients and healthcare professionals to reports of falsified Ozempic pens. However, there is no evidence that any falsified pens have been dispensed to patients from legal pharmacies. The issue is currently being investigated by EMA and police.

October 18, 2023 | 2:17 pm
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Novo Nordisk, the manufacturer of Ozempic, may face reputational damage and potential regulatory scrutiny due to reports of falsified Ozempic pens.
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