Porto clinic doctor arrested for misusing diabetes drugs for weight loss
A private clinic in Porto has become the focus of a police investigation into the illegal use of diabetes medication. Authorities launched Operation Obelix after uncovering evidence of fraudulent prescriptions. The probe resulted in the arrest of a doctor accused of misusing the drug for cosmetic weight loss.
Portugal’s Judicial Police initiated the inquiry under the name Operation Obelix. Their focus centred on a clinic where a diabetes medication was allegedly prescribed off-label. Investigators suspected the drug was being given to patients seeking weight loss rather than treating diabetes.
The case highlights concerns over the misuse of prescription drugs for non-medical purposes. The arrested doctor will appear before a judge as part of the ongoing legal process. Operation Obelix remains active, with further investigations possible.
