Warning issued over counterfeit weight
Australian health authorities have issued a warning against using counterfeit weight-loss drugs labeled as 'retatrutide' after several cases of acute liver failure were reported. These unregulated products are being sold on the black market, often through social media and beauty clinicians.
Why it matters
The rise of unregulated, black-market pharmaceuticals poses a severe public health risk, particularly as demand for weight-loss medications surges.
Megan Hancocks suffered liver failure after buying a knock-off drug from a beautician. ( Supplied: Megan Hancocks )
The article is a straightforward health warning based on official medical and government alerts.
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