Rodney Greer, an Illinois resident, has been charged with impersonating doctors and securing unauthorized prescriptions for GLP-1 drugs, including Ozempic and Mounjaro. Federal prosecutors allege that Greer sold these prescriptions to customers, with the drugs being used for weight loss and cosmetic purposes. The scheme reportedly began in early 2023, as detailed in court filings and a news release from the U.S. Department of Justice.
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Illinois man charged with impersonating doctor to sell unauthorized prescriptions for weight loss drugs
Rodney Greer from Illinois faces criminal charges for allegedly impersonating doctors to obtain unauthorized prescriptions for weight loss drugs, including Ozempic and Mounjaro. Federal prosecutors claim that Greer sold these prescriptions to customers, with the scheme starting in early 2023.
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