
Unapproved Retatrutide Black Market Linked to Two Deaths
Eli Lilly’s experimental weight-loss drug retatrutide, which mimics three hunger hormones and offers up to 30% weight loss, has not yet received FDA approval. However, a black market for counterfeit versions has emerged, leading to at least two reported deaths this year. The FDA received reports of a 41-year-old woman dying of cardiac arrest and a 49-year-old patient dying after severe dehydration and cardiac arrest, both linked to unregulated sources. While causation is not proven, these incidents highlight the dangers of unapproved GLP-1 drugs, which often lack quality control and may contain incorrect dosages or other substances.













