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Counterfeit Mounjaro Injection Racket Uncovered in Gurugram
- Authorities in Gurugram unearthed a counterfeit Mounjaro manufacturing operation, arresting two individuals. The Health Department raid in Sector 62 exposed illicit production within a residential society.
- Counterfeit injections were marketed through the B2B portal Indiamart, posing significant health risks. Experts indicate fraudulent medications were created by mixing raw materials with water in a domestic setting.
- Consultant Endocrinologist Soma Srinivas at Gleneagles Hospital, Lakdikapool, Hyderabad, warned that impure, diluted solutions can lead to infections, abscesses, or sepsis. Patients may assume the medication fails when it lacks active ingredients.
- Drug Control Officer Amandeep Chauhan announced a nationwide alert following the discovery. Investigations are underway to dismantle the entire illegal network involved in the fraudulent drug operation.
- Experts advise checking the unique 2D barcode on the official Eli Lilly verification platform. Buyers should treat any product claiming to be a cheaper "Generic Mounjaro" with caution and avoid unofficial sources.
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Mounjaro racket raises alarm: How to check if your injection is real, doctor explains
The recent discovery of fake medicines in Gurugram has raised major concerns about the safety of Mounjaro. Mounjaro is a widely used drug for the treatment of diabetes and obesity. The most frightening part of this incident is how the fake drugs were made, that is, by mixing the raw material with water in a domestic setting. It’s the kind of detail that makes you pause. Because for patients, this isn’t just about fraud. It’s about what goes int…
Counterfeit Mounjaro Injection Racket Uncovered in Gurugram
Authorities in Gurugram have dismantled a counterfeit Mounjaro injection racket, with two arrests made. The illegal network manufactured fake diabetes medication using imported raw materials. A nationwide alert has been declared, and investigations are ongoing to identify all involved and prevent potential health risks associated with these fake injections.
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