ArticleNews reportPHN-05262026-11-01 21:42 CT

MOH seizes RM405k worth of illegally sold weight-loss drugs

Source · Newswav

TLDR

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the Ministry of Health seized 759 units of illegally marketed medicines worth RM405,170 across 19 raids from 2025 through September 2026. The raids targeted Retatrutide, Ozempic and Semaglutide products, including unauthorised online sales.

01—Key points

01The minister reported 697 Retatrutide units worth RM341,000 seized in 12 raids.
02Seven further raids targeting Ozempic and Semaglutide yielded 62 units worth RM64,170.
03Dzulkefly said Retatrutide is not in the ministry’s formulary and pledged stronger monitoring and enforcement of online medicine sales.

Why it matters Editorial

The report highlights enforcement against unauthorised sales of weight-loss medicines amid ministry concerns about product safety and efficacy.

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