Other Updated 2025-04-02

Unauthorized injectable peptide drugs seized from Optimum Wellness Centre in Calgary, Alberta may pose serious health risks

Recalled Product

Unauthorized injectable peptide drugs


Hazard / Issue

Unauthorized product - Product safety

Issued by

Communications and Public Affairs Branch

⚠️ What You Should Do

Consult a health care professional (physician, nurse practitioner, pharmacist) if you have been administered an unauthorized injectable drug, or if you are unsure whether you have received an unauthorized injectable drug at this centre and have health concerns.Do not buy or use unauthorized drugs. You can read product labels or confirm with the person administering the product that health products have been authorized for sale by Health Canada. Authorized health products have an eight-digit Drug Identification Number (DIN), Natural Product Number (NPN) or Homeopathic Drug Number (DIN-HM). You can also check whether products have been authorized for sale by searching Health Canada's Drug Product Database and Licensed Natural Health Product Database.Report any health product-related side effect or complaints to Health Canada.
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