Protect Yourself Against Counterfeit, Fake, and Unsafe or Untested Compounded Products
The Risks of Counterfeit and Compounded Medicine
As a medicine company, we take product safety seriously. We want to make sure you have the information you need to protect yourself against counterfeit, fake, and unsafe or untested compounded knock-offs of Lilly medicines. Unfortunately, a growing number of these products are being mass-marketed and sold online, through social media and at certain med-spas, compounding pharmacies and wellness centers. They put people at risk.
Counterfeit / Fake Products: Counterfeit or fake products are made and sold in a manner that falsely represents their authenticity, origin or effectiveness. According to the FDA, counterfeit products “may contain the wrong ingredients, contain too much, too little or no active ingredient at all or contain other harmful ingredients.” They may also be made in unsanitary conditions by unregulated entities without adequate skill or training. Counterfeit products are often advertised and sold online, through social media or at certain med-spas.
Compounded Products: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) defines drug compounding as the “process of combining, mixing, or altering ingredients to create a medication tailored to the needs of an individual patient.” This practice is permitted in limited circumstances to address individual patient needs, such as making a medicine without a dye that a patient is allergic to. However, compounded products are never FDA-approved.
If you suspect you have received counterfeit or fake Lilly medicine, this resource can help verify your product.
Recent News on Counterfeit and Compounded Medicine
FAQs and Resources
What We’re Doing About It
Our Stance
Recent news from us about safe treatments.
News Releases:
Regulator and Public Health Reports
Regulators and public health organizations, including the FDA, State Boards of Pharmacy, foreign governments, the World Health Organization and others have issued reports on counterfeit and compounded products. Many of those reports are linked below.
Patient Advocacy Groups
Patient advocacy groups have also spoken out against counterfeit and compounded versions of "tirzepatide" given the risks these products pose to patients.