Eli Lilly Responds to Counterfeit Mounjaro Injection Racket in Gurugram
Pharma giant Eli Lilly reacts to counterfeit Mounjaro racket in Gurugram
Hindustan Times
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Authorities in Gurugram, Haryana, India, have uncovered a counterfeit operation involving fake Mounjaro injections, leading to the arrest of two individuals. Eli Lilly, the manufacturer, has expressed support for regulatory actions against such illicit products, emphasizing the importance of patient safety.
- 01Two individuals arrested in Gurugram for manufacturing counterfeit Mounjaro injections.
- 02Eli Lilly supports regulatory actions against counterfeit medicines.
- 03Counterfeit injections were sold through the B2B portal Indiamart.
- 04Authorities seized fake injections worth ₹70 lakh (approximately $84,000 USD).
- 05An investigation is ongoing to trace the network behind the counterfeit operation.
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In Gurugram, Haryana, India, authorities have dismantled a counterfeit operation involving fake Mounjaro injections, a medication used for treating type 2 diabetes and obesity. The Drug Control Officer, Amandeep Chauhan, confirmed the arrest of two suspects, including the alleged kingpin, Avi Sharma. The counterfeit injections were reportedly manufactured from raw drugs imported from China and packaged in a residential flat. Eli Lilly, the manufacturer of Mounjaro, has welcomed the regulatory actions taken and emphasized the importance of patient safety. A nationwide alert has been issued to track counterfeit batches, with officials recovering fake injections worth ₹70 lakh (approximately $84,000 USD) during a raid. Investigators are currently probing the broader network involved in this illegal operation.
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This crackdown on counterfeit drugs aims to protect patients from unsafe medications, ensuring that legitimate treatments are available.
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