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News,31 Jul 2024,5 mins

Fake diet jabs: 'I was riddled with toxins'

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Semaglutide has been making headlines as the active ingredient in the celebrity-favourite weight-loss drug Ozempic. Now a BBC investigation has uncovered evidence that the increase in its profile is leading to an emerging black market of knock-off products. Medical experts say these could be incredibly dangerous and can lead to people being hospitalised. Vicky Boyd is among those who had an extreme reaction. BBC Senior Investigations Journalist, Philippa Goymer, has been finding out how easy they are to buy in the UK. (Image: Vicky Boyd)

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