<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Australians and health professionals are being warned to check the legitimacy of Ozempic products after a batch of illegal counterfeit injection pens was detected at the Australian border.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The type of counterfeit products appear to be genuine but the batch number on the pens, MPSD916, was not confirmed as genuine by Ozempic manufacturer Novo Nordisk, according to the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>They were also found to have typographic inconsistencies in their packaging, including spacing and bolding of text on the pens.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/cop-set-to-fight-claims-he-raped-woman-in-hotel-room/bcf2471e-cde8-4f7e-8991-e73d3c4b0eb6" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Cop to fight claims he raped woman in hotel room during interstate getaway</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The TGA today issued an alert for the Ozempic 1mg pen with batch number MPSD916.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The counterfeit pens have not been assessed by Australian authorities for quality, safety or efficacy and, consequently, could pose a serious health risk and should not be used.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Anyone who has the affected pens should take the product to their local pharmacy for a safe disposal and anyone with concerns should consult their health care practitioner.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/counterfeit-ozempic-injection-pens-detected-in-australia/fbd3eb61-f09f-4ebd-9f65-6ef237d596e6" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The warning is not related to an alert in September regarding counterfeit Ozempic-labelled pens that were imported to Australia, which left one person in life-threatening condition.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Australians are reminded to be careful when purchasing Ozempic products online.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"For your safety, always buy medicines from reputable sources and consult your healthcare provider or local registered pharmacy if you have any concerns," the TGA said in an alert.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/donald-trump-tariffs-reciprocal-measures-what-are-they-retaliating-against-explained/c90a020c-70d4-47fa-8a42-f8954665783b" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Trump claims his new tariffs are 'reciprocal'. Facts say otherwise</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"We advise extreme caution when buying medicines from unknown overseas websites and recommend obtaining them from an Australian pharmacy."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The TGA is checking batch numbers of any products that may be subjected to counterfeiting and is working with the border force to stop future shipments from entering Australia.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Border force has been instructed to seize and destroy any counterfeit Ozempic products intercepted at the border.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/how-to-follow-9news-digital/29855bb1-ad3d-4c38-bc25-3cb52af1216f" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>DOWNLOAD THE 9NEWS APP</span></em></strong></a><strong><em><span>: Stay across all the latest in breaking news, sport, politics and the weather via our news app and get notifications sent straight to your smartphone. 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