Health Canada is warning about unauthorized injectable peptide drugs seized from the Optimum Wellness Centre on Southport Road in Calgary, Alberta (#108, 10333 Southport Rd SW). The affected products are: - ARA 16 - ARA 290 - BPC-157 - CJC-1295 - DSIP without Mannitol - Epitalon - Frag 17-23 of Thymosin-β4 without Mannitol - GHK-Cu without Mannitol - Humanin HNG without Mannitol - Ipamorelin - KCF-18 - Kisspeptin-10 - KPV - Melanotan-2 - Mots-C - Pinealon - PNC J - PT-141 - PTD-DBM - Selank - TAI - Thymosin-α1 without Mannitol (TAI) - Thymosin-β4 (TBI) /TB-500 - Thymulin without Mannitol - Vesugen - Vilon (Lys-Glu) - VIP without Mannitol
Peptide drugs affect the body’s functions and most injectable peptides are regulated as prescription drugs in Canada. Health Canada has not authorized any of the products seized, which means they have not been assessed for safety, efficacy and quality and they are illegal to be sold in Canada.
Unauthorized injectable drugs may pose serious health risks. They could cause infection, allergic reactions, possible interactions with other medications an individual might be taking, and other poor outcomes. They could contain high-risk ingredients, additives or contaminants that may or may not be listed on the label. Also, they could not have been manufactured or stored safely.
Please refer to the following website in Health Canada for details: http://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/unauthorized-injectable-peptide-drugs-seized-optimum-wellness-centre-calgary-alberta
In Hong Kong, the above products are not registered pharmaceutical products.
Ends/Wednesday, Apr 2, 2025 Issued at HKT 16:15