A global alert about fake versions of Ozempic - which is popular weight losing drug - has been issued by the World Health Organization.
The drug is sometimes known as a weight loss jab despite its main purpose being a treatment for type 2 diabetes.
The WHO said the fake medicine could pose a danger to health.
The organisation advised people to source the drug only through reputable sources, such as a doctor, rather than obscure sites online or through social media.
The active ingredient in Ozempic - semaglutide - helps people with type 2 diabetes control the amount of sugar in their blood.
However, the weekly injection also signals to the brain that a person is full, helping people lose weight by reducing the urge to eat.
It has led to shortages for people with type 2 diabetes and created a market for counterfeit drugs.
The WHO said it had been tracking rising reports of dodgy Ozempic all around the world since 2022.
Fake batches have been seized by the authorities in the UK, US and Brazil.
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