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Semaglutide, including the particular branded product that was counterfeited, is prescribed to people with type 2 diabetes to lower blood sugar levels . Semaglutide also reduces the risk of cardiovascular events.
Most semaglutide preparations need to be injected under the skin weekly, but they are also available as tablets taken orally daily. These drugs have been shown to suppress appetite as well as lower blood sugar levels, so they are increasingly being prescribed for weight loss in some countries.
WHO has seen an increase in demand for these drugs, as well as reports of counterfeits. These counterfeit products can have harmful effects on human health. If the products do not contain the required raw materials, counterfeit medicines can cause health complications due to uncontrolled blood glucose levels or weight.
