Anvisa Investigates 65 Deaths Linked to Weight Loss Pens in Brazil

Anvisa Investigates 65 Deaths Linked to Weight Loss Pens in Brazil

Brazilian health authorities are investigating 65 deaths potentially linked to complications from the use of weight loss medications, commonly known as “skinny pens,” over the past seven years. The investigation, initiated by the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa), covers the period from December 2018 to December 2025 and does not include incidents reported in the … Read more