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If the peptide injectable treatments that you've seen online sound too good to be true, promoting rapid weight loss and flawless skin, then they probably are. 💉🤳
RBWH Pharmacist Sahra strongly advises against the use of any injectable product without consulting proper medical advice first and says that many of these unregulated peptides can cause more harm than good.
“While some, like prescription-only medications such as Ozempic® and insulins, are approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration, the injectable peptides being promoted online often fall outside this regulated category,” she says.
“Many unregulated injectable peptides are sold through wellness websites with health claims including weight loss, muscle growth, anti-aging and enhanced cognitive and athletic performance.
“There are no guarantees that unregulated products contain the correct ingredients or are produced in sterile facilities. Users may unknowingly inject contaminated or poor‑quality substances, or administer incorrect doses, putting their health at serious risk.”
👏🏼glad to see MNH calling this out, a reminder that 'wellness trends' comes with real risks.
Love your work Sahra!
What if I’m getting a prescription from my doctor and having these peptides made by a compound pharmacist via prescription. Does that make it okay?
Kelly Christie did you even read the post lol. The entire context is around 'without proper medical advice'
Should list the actual names of these injectables so people are educated on the names to look out for.
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What?? Don't shrug the eyes like that..
Pharmacists are making these products and running these unregulated businesses - maybe time to reign in your own
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