By Khadidja Ba
Diabetic drug Ozempic which has triggered a global rush as it has been employed for weight loss is being dispensed in Guyana through medical spas, bottom-houses and a thriving suitcase trade but the authorities have warned that it has not been registered here for use.
Speaking with Stabroek News, an official from the Government Analyst-Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD), who declined to be named, confirmed that Ozempic in fact, is not registered in Guyana and therefore should not be imported into the country; much less be advertised for sale, distributed or administered.
The GA-FDD has warned routinely that any unregistered drugs/medicines in circulation will be seized.