Ann Mbene Warns Nigerians About Fake Weight Loss Medications

With weight loss medications like Mounjaro and Tizaro trending across Nigerian social media, Ann Mbene, founder of HueBeautyGlam warns that the growing demand has created opportunities for counterfeit sellers to target people searching for faster weight loss results online. 

“People need to understand that weight loss medications go directly into the body and fake or poorly handled products can create health risks,” Mbene says.

As more Nigerians explore medically guided weight loss options, Mbene explains that the issue is no longer just about spending money on ineffective products. 

The larger concern is patient safety, especially when medications are purchased without proper consultation, verified sourcing, or storage standards.

Why Weight Loss Medications Are Growing in Nigeria

Mbene says growing interest in medical weight loss reflects the results many people are beginning to see online.

“At HueBeautyGlam, we’ve had patients lose 30kg within sixteen weeks on Mounjaro, and others lose 15kg in eight weeks on Tizaro,” Mbene says. “Results vary from person to person, but many patients begin seeing progress they previously struggled to achieve.”

Mbene also noted that she had personally lost 25kg on Mounjaro within four months.



As these weight loss results become more widely discussed, more Nigerians are becoming interested in medications such as Mounjaro, Tizaro, and compounded tirzepatide.

However, Mbene says some people end up disappointed because they do not achieve the level of weight reduction often associated with tirzepatide-based medications. She says the issue is not always the medication itself.

“As demand for weight loss medications increases, there has also been a rise in counterfeit Mounjaro, Tizaro, and similar products in the market,” she says. “Many people do not realize these are prescription medications and not beauty treatments that should be purchased from just anywhere. It is important to source them from verified providers.”



Mbene says authentic sourcing matters because counterfeit products may not contain the properties needed for the medication to remain effective. She also notes that medications such as Mounjaro and Tizaro contain peptide-based compounds that can lose stability when exposed to improper temperatures.

Because of this, Mbene says HueBeautyGlam stores its weight loss medications between 2 and 8 degrees Celsius and keeps them in their original cartons to maintain product quality.

However, many vendors treat these medications like ordinary beauty products and may not follow recommended storage procedures, which can affect quality and potentially contribute to poor treatment outcomes.

HueBeautyGlam currently stocks Mounjaro, Tizaro, compounded tirzepatide, and other weight loss medications sourced through verifiable pharmaceutical supply chains.

The Dangerous Rise of Fake Weight Loss Injections

Across Instagram pages, WhatsApp groups, and informal sellers, counterfeit Mounjaro pens and fake tirzepatide in Nigeria have begun to circulate. Some pens contain repackaged unknown substances. Others are diluted, contaminated, or stored in conditions that destroy the medication’s effectiveness. A few are simply empty pens sold at a premium.

Mbene warns that the dangers of fake weight loss injections include:

• Exposure to unknown substances of unverified origin
• Improper storage that destroys the medication’s potency
• Contamination risks tied to poor manufacturing standards
• Incorrect dosing without any medical screening
• A complete absence of medical oversight when side effects appear

She argues that fake weight loss medications do two damaging things at once. They waste a patient’s money, and they jeopardize both their health and their hope.

“I have had first-time clients walk in convinced that weight loss injections do not work,” she says. 

“When we look into their history, it almost always turns out that what they used was fake. It is often devastating and that is why at HueBeautyGlam patient safety has to come before everything else.”

It is also why, at the clinic, sourcing is handled directly from the manufacturers rather than through middlemen.

How Nigerians Can Spot Fake Weight Loss Medications

Spotting counterfeit injectables takes more than gut instinct. Before any purchase, Mbene recommends a few practical checks.

• Verify the batch number printed on the pen and confirm it can be traced to a licensed source.
• Be cautious of pricing that sits significantly below the market range. Original Mounjaro in Nigeria carries real import, storage, and consultation costs.
• Confirm that the supplier requires a medical consultation. Anyone willing to sell injectables without screening is a red flag.
• Ask how the medication is stored. Tirzepatide must stay between 2 and 8 degrees Celsius. Room-temperature display is a serious warning sign.
• Avoid anonymous Instagram vendors with no physical address, no verifiable history, and no clinical support behind them.
• Buy from providers with a physical location where products and handling can be verified in person.
• Ensure the supplier offers clear dosage guidance and is prepared to walk patients through titration from 2.5mg upward.

A legitimate supplier should welcome these questions. Hesitation, vague answers, or pressure tactics are reasons to step back.

Buy Weight Loss Medications Only From Trusted Healthcare Brands

For Nigerians considering medically guided weight loss support, Mbene advises prioritizing safety and choosing providers whose sourcing, storage practices, and patient care can withstand scrutiny.

“The testimonial that introduced you to treatment should not be the same factor that determines where you buy from,” she says.

Mbene also emphasizes that weight loss medications should only be accessed after proper consultation. 

According to her, evaluation by a qualified weight loss professional helps determine whether a patient is an appropriate candidate for treatment, as these medications may not be suitable for pregnant women or people with certain gastrointestinal conditions and endocrine-related contraindications.

She says this should be the standard experience for patients seeking injectable weight loss treatment in Nigeria. 

At HueBeautyGlam, consultation is treated as an essential part of care rather than an optional step. The clinic supports virtual consultation as well as in-person consultation at House 7, Christo Court, Dpkay Estate, Orchid Road, Lekki 2, Lagos. 

HueBeautyGlam continues to provide medically guided access to weight loss medications through authentic sourcing, temperature-controlled storage, and standard patient consultations.