A devastated daughter broke down in tears on national television as she revealed how counterfeit weight-loss injections purchased online caused her mother's tragic death.
Appearing on ITV's Good Morning Britain, the grieving woman shared her family's nightmare to warn others about the lethal dangers of fake 'fat jabs' flooding the black market.
The Deadly Purchase
Her mother had turned to online sellers in her quest to lose weight, unknowingly purchasing what she believed was semaglutide - the active ingredient in prescription medications like Wegovy and Ozempic.
"They were fake," the daughter revealed through tears. "Twenty injections that she thought would help her lose weight ended up killing her."
A Growing Epidemic
This heartbreaking case highlights a dangerous trend sweeping the UK as demand for weight-loss medications skyrockets. Criminal networks are capitalising on this demand by producing and selling counterfeit versions through unregulated online platforms.
Medical experts warn that these fake injections can contain:
- Unknown and potentially toxic substances
- Incorrect dosages that could prove fatal
- Contaminated solutions causing severe infections
- Completely inert substances with no medical benefit
Official Warnings Ignored
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has repeatedly warned Britons against purchasing prescription medications from unverified online sources. Despite these warnings, the accessibility and lower prices continue to tempt desperate individuals.
"When something seems too good to be true, it usually is," the daughter pleaded with viewers. "No weight loss goal is worth risking your life. Please learn from our tragedy."
Seeking Proper Medical Guidance
Healthcare professionals emphasise that legitimate weight-loss treatments should only be obtained through:
- NHS prescriptions following proper medical assessment
- Registered pharmacies with qualified pharmacists
- Reputable private healthcare providers
- Authorised prescribing services
The emotional interview served as a stark reminder that the pursuit of quick weight-loss solutions can have devastating consequences when proper medical channels are bypassed.
