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.
As the manufacturer of Ozempic, Novo Nordisk could face reputational damage due to the reports of falsified pens. This could potentially lead to a decrease in trust from patients and healthcare professionals, impacting sales. Additionally, the ongoing investigation by the EMA and police could lead to regulatory scrutiny.
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Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK) could be indirectly affected due to potential regulatory scrutiny on Novo Nordisk, a component of the ETF.
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