Dzulkefly: 19 Health Ministry raids uncovered illegal sales of retatrutide, Ozempic worth RM405,170
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry conducted 12 raids from 2025 to September on retatrutide, an experimental weight-loss drug not registered in Malaysia, seizing 697 units worth RM341,000, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said.
The Health Ministry conducted 19 raids between 2025 and September to uncover illegal sales of retatrutide and Ozempic in Malaysia. Retatrutide, an experimental weight-loss drug, is not yet registered in the country and was seized during 12 raids, totaling 697 units worth RM341,000. Seven additional raids targeted the unauthorized sale of Ozempic or semaglutide, with 62 units worth RM64,170 seized.
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad informed the Dewan Rakyat about the ministry's efforts to combat the illegal sale of these unregistered medicines. The Pharmacy Enforcement Division continuously monitors e-commerce platforms, removes advertisements, investigates complaints, and carries out raids on the sale of unregistered medicines.
The ministry also runs the TOBaTS campaign to address such issues. Dzulkefly emphasized the ministry's commitment to protecting the safety and efficacy of medicines and the well-being of the public.
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