Mounjaro Misuse in Japan, Contraband GLP-1 Pens Flood Brazil
Friday, September 25, 2026 · 8 min
Mounjaro's off-label weight-loss use in Japan has drawn 35 suspected adverse-event reports, including pancreatitis and hypoglycemia. In Brazil, GLP-1 pen seizures in the first half of 2026 were 300% above all of 2025, as gray markets outpace regulated access.
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Mounjaro's off-label weight-loss use in Japan has drawn 35 suspected adverse-event reports, including pancreatitis and hypoglycemia. In Brazil, GLP-1 pen seizures in the first half of 2026 were 300% above all of 2025, as gray markets outpace regulated access.
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