Stopping weight loss medication: Life-threatening
Fake slimming medication can be life-threatening: how to avoid a wrong purchase
More and more people are opting for weight-loss medication such as Mounjaro, Wegovy and Ozempic. Unfortunately, this also increases the trade in counterfeit medicines. It recently came to light again that people became seriously ill after using fake Ozempic. In some cases, patients even ended up in a coma because the injection pens contained a different active ingredient than what was stated on the packaging.RTL.nl)
At Wellumo, we believe it's important that you can not only lose weight effectively, but also Safe and responsible Therefore, we advise that weight loss medication should only be obtained through a registered doctor and pharmacy.
Why fake medication is so dangerous
Counterfeit slimming medication often looks virtually identical to the original product. However, the contents can be completely different. There have been cases where pens:
- contained no active ingredient whatsoever;
- contain too high or too low a dosage;
- to be contaminated;
- even contain a completely different substance, such as insulin.
The consequences can be severe, ranging from insufficient effect to serious health problems and hospital admissions.RTL.nl)
Why do people still buy from untrustworthy providers?
Many people are tempted by:
- strikingly low prices;
- express delivery without consultation;
- social media adverts;
- offers via WhatsApp, Facebook, or Marktplaats;
- foreign websites without medical checks.
These providers in particular pose the greatest risk. Medicines offered without a prescription or medical assessment warrant further suspicion.RTL.nl)
How to check if a provider is reliable
Before ordering weight loss medication, always check the following points:
Is there a medical assessment?
Reliable providers will always have your health assessed by a BIG-registered doctor before a prescription is issued.
Is the medication supplied by a licensed pharmacy?
In the Netherlands, prescription medicines may only be dispensed by a licensed pharmacy.
3. Is a prescription required?
If you can order directly without medical questions or a prescription, that is a clear warning sign.
4. Check supplier registration
Check if the provider is transparent about the doctors involved, pharmacy, and company details. You can also check online if a Provider registered is a legal provider of medicines.
5. Be critical of extremely low prices
Original GLP-1 medication is expensive. Prices well below market value are often too good to be true.
6. Never buy through social media or private sellers
Medicines obtained through Facebook, Instagram, Telegram, WhatsApp, Marktplaats, or via acquaintances carry significant risks. You never know what is actually in the packaging.
7. Check the packaging
Original packaging is professionally finished and bears batch numbers, expiry dates and seals. If you are in any doubt, do not use the product and contact your chemist.
How Wellumo ensures your safety
At Wellumo, safety always comes first.
When you start a treatment:
- Would you please first complete a comprehensive medical intake;
- A GMC-registered doctor assesses whether the treatment is suitable for you.;
- You only receive original medication;
- is your medication supplied via a registered chemist;
- Do you receive guidance during your treatment?.
- This way, you can be sure that you are receiving a safe, tested, and registered medicinal product.
Choose certainty
Your health is simply too important to take risks.
An offer that appears to be tens or hundreds of euros cheaper could ultimately have a much higher price when it comes to your health.
Therefore, always opt for original medication via a trusted doctor and a recognised pharmacy. That is the safest route to responsible and sustainable weight loss.