Akshay Sennik, a pharmacist, stole the weight loss drug Ozempic from New Cross Pharmacy between September 2023 and March 2024. He sold the drug, which is primarily used to manage type 2 diabetes but has gained popularity for its weight loss effects among celebrities. Sennik pleaded guilty to charges of theft by employee and selling prescription medication without a prescription at Bromley Magistrates' Court. His sentencing was postponed for a pre-sentence report, and he was released on unconditional bail until the next court date.
Akshay Sennik, 31, was working at New Cross Pharmacy at the Waldron Health Centre when he stole the drugs between September 2023 and March 2024.
Sennik pleaded guilty to theft by employee and selling a prescription medicine without a prescription at Bromley Magistrates' Court in November.
Ozempic, originally intended to manage type 2 diabetes, has been popularised in recent years with many celebrities using the drug to shed pounds.
The case was adjourned until later this month for a pre-sentence report to be conducted.
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