Health Beat #39 | Inside SA's illegal weight-loss drug trade

South Africa faces a surge in illegal weight-loss drugs, as expensive GLP-1 medicines drive a black market for cheaper, untested versions. This trend raises serious health concerns and challenges regulators like Sahpra, while experts call for more affordable generics and a shift in public perception.

Health Beat #39 | Inside SA's illegal weight-loss drug trade

South Africa faces a surge in illegal weight-loss drugs, as expensive GLP-1 medicines drive a black market for cheaper, untested versions. This trend raises serious health concerns and challenges regulators like Sahpra, while experts call for more affordable generics and a shift in public perception.

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