Thinking about buying GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic or Mounjaro? Beware of fake or unauthorized products
Critical priority
What you should do
- 1Only buy prescription drugs from a licensed pharmacy.
- 2Do not buy or use unauthorized products.
- 3Look for drugs that have been authorized by Health Canada by checking for the eight-digit Drug Identification Number (DIN) on the label and by searching Health Canada's Drug Product Database.
- 4Speak with your healthcare professional if you have used an unauthorized GLP-1 product and have concerns about your health.
- 5Know the risks of buying drugs over the Internet and know how to choose a safe online pharmacy.
The issue
Product safety - Unauthorized product
Affected product
Unauthorized and counterfeit versions of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist drugs.
Where it was sold
Canada (national)Reported in the official notice — confirm there.
Issued by
Health Canada
Read the official Government of Canada notice
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