US Could Enlist Celebrities, Influencers in Fight Against Fake Medicines

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is exploring a nationwide campaign that could hire celebrities and influencers to warn Americans about counterfeit medicines and medical devices. In a recent Cincinnati operation, Customs and Border Protection seized 54,843 fake products valued at over $3.53 million, including counterfeit Ozempic pens.

Source: US Could Enlist Celebrities, Influencers in Fight Against Fake Medicines — Newsweek

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Topics: fakemedicines · celebrities · uspolicy · health · newsweek