Anvisa warns about risks of manipulated weight-loss pens in Brazil

Anvisa warns of dangers from manipulated weight-loss pens, citing serious health risks and illegality. The National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) has issued a warning about fake weight-loss pens, like Mounjaro and Ozempic, emphasizing that their sale and use pose significant health threats and are criminal offenses. Pharmacists advise checking packaging for authenticity, including language, legible active ingredients, batch numbers, and expiry dates, noting that prices significantly below market value are a red flag.