Other Updated 2025-08-01

Unauthorized injectable peptide drugs seized and sold by Canada Peptide 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 used an unauthorized injectable drug and have health concerns.Follow municipal or regional guidelines on how to dispose of chemicals and other hazardous waste or return the product to your local pharmacy for proper disposal.Only buy prescription drugs from licensed pharmacies. Be aware of the risks of buying health products online.Do not buy or use unauthorized drugs. You can read product labels to confirm the product has 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 effects or complaints to Health Canada.
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