Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Novo Nordisk Insulin and Weight Loss Injections Stolen, Alert Issued
Some medicines from the company Novo Nordisk were stolen while being moved between cities in India.
These medicines include insulin and a weight loss drug called Wegovy.
Because the medicines need to be kept cold, there is a worry that they might not work well anymore.
The government is warning doctors and patients to be careful.
Doctors are told to watch out when prescribing the drugs, and patients should report any problems.
People are being told to only buy medicines from places that are allowed to sell them and to make sure they have receipts.
Novo Nordisk medicines, including insulin and Wegovy, were stolen during transit in India.
Theft occurred during transport from the Bhiwandi hub to cities like Nagpur, Raipur, Cuttack, and Kolkata.
India's drug regulator, DCGI, issued an alert due to potential safety risks from compromised storage.
Stolen products include Ryzodeg FlexTouch, Fiasp, and various strengths of Wegovy FlexTouch.
Regulators have advised caution in prescribing and urged consumers to purchase from authorized sources.
- Who
- Novo Nordisk medicines.
- What
- Theft of Novo Nordisk injectable medicines, including insulin and Wegovy.
- When
- Reported on August 22, 2025.
- Where
- During transit from the Bhiwandi hub to cities like Nagpur, Raipur, Cuttack, and Kolkata in India.
- Why
- Potential safety risks due to improper storage conditions outside the required 2°C to 8°C range.
Patient Safety
Industry
Safety Risks
Patient Safety
The primary concern is the potential harm to patients if the stolen drugs are used without proper storage.
Industry
There are no opposing viewpoints.
- Company
- Novo Nordisk
- Stolen Products
- Ryzodeg FlexTouch, Fiasp (Penfill and FlexTouch), Wegovy FlexTouch
- Drug Regulator
- Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI)
- Storage Requirement
- 2°C to 8°C
- Cities Affected
- Nagpur, Raipur, Cuttack, Kolkata
- Incident Status
- Under investigation