The Unseen Consequences of Desperation: The Rise of Counterfeit Weight Loss Jabs The pharmaceutical industry's excitement over potential breakthroughs in weight loss treatments masks a more sinister trend: the proliferation of counterfeit versions of experimental drugs.
The case of retatrutide, a new weight loss jab still in clinical trials, illustrates how desperation can lead people to risk their health in pursuit of a quick fix.
In the UK, vials purporting to be "reta" are being sold on the black market through unorthodox channels such as gyms and social media.