⚠ Counterfeit Ozempic pens circulating — Novo Nordisk issued alert

Pharmacist here. I need to put out an urgent warning. Over the past two weeks I've had THREE patients bring me Ozempic pens they purchased online that are confirmed counterfeits. These are not gray market or diverted — they are fake products in fake packaging. Here's how to tell: RED FLAGS on the fakes I've seen: - Serial number on the box doesn't match the pen label - The NoviFine needle cap is slightly different shade of orange - Lot number format is wrong (fakes used format XX-XXXXX, real Novo Nordisk uses XXXXXXXAB) - The dose selector clicks feel "mushy" — real pens have a crisp click - Pen window shows liquid that's slightly more yellow than genuine (should be clear/colorless) - QR code on box links to a dead page, not Novo Nordisk verification One patient had an adverse reaction — injection site turned red, swollen, and hot within 2 hours. We don't know what's actually in these pens. If you bought Ozempic online from anyone other than a licensed pharmacy, please verify your pen IMMEDIATELY.