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Malaysia sees rise in unregulated weight-loss jab trade

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A burgeoning black market for weight-loss injections has emerged in Malaysia, driven by the high cost of official prescriptions. Individuals are turning to unregulated online sources for drugs like tirzepatide, often sourced from places like Jakarta, to achieve slimming effects. These underground transactions bypass official medical channels, raising concerns about product safety and efficacy. AI

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Malaysia sees rise in unregulated weight-loss jab trade

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Iman Muttaqin Yusof ·

    In Malaysia, a shadow trade in DIY weight-loss jabs takes hold

    When her prescription for Mounjaro became too expensive, Bey* did what a growing number of Malaysians are doing: she found a cheaper vial online. The 34-year-old from Kuala Lumpur started on the weight-loss drug about a year ago and hasn’t looked back since. “I didn’t feel like e…

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