Two Indian nationals charged with smuggling counterfeit Ozempic

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Sept, 22:54 · Archive

Two Indian nationals have been charged with smuggling counterfeit Ozempic from China.

Two Indian nationals have been indicted in Florida on charges of smuggling counterfeit Ozempic from China to US distributors at discounted prices. The charges come as GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic have become increasingly popular for weight loss among American adults.

How it is being reported

• 2 indicted in connection with counterfeit Ozempic scheme in FloridaTwo Indian citizens are accused of smuggling counterfeit Ozempic to distributors in the U.S. at discounted prices.CBS News · 29 Sept, 21:03
• Two Indian nationals charged with smuggling counterfeit Ozempic from China: DOJThe criminal indictment in Florida comes as the use of GLP-1 drugs such as Novo's Ozempic for weight loss has hit new highs among U.S. adults.CNBC · 29 Sept, 20:37

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