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India seizes 260+ suspected counterfeit Mounjaro pens; says raw materials ordered via Alibaba

Indian drug regulators seized more than 260 suspected counterfeit pens of Eli Lilly's Mounjaro and said the main accused had ordered raw materials from Alibaba vendors. The development underscores regulatory action against counterfeit medicines and supply chain vulnerabilities.

Why It Matters

The seizure highlights regulatory efforts to curb counterfeit medicines and protect patient safety in India's health market.

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India seizes over 260 suspected counterfeit Mounjaro pens; raw materials ordered via Alibaba

April 21, 2026

Indian drug regulators seized more than 260 suspected counterfeit pens of Eli Lilly's obesity and diabetes drug Mounjaro and said the main accused had ordered raw materials from vendors on Chinese e-commerce platform Alibaba.