Melbourne woman suffers acute liver failure after using knock-off drug (opens original article in a new tab)

Doctors in Melbourne warn of severe health risks from unapproved 'retatrutide' weight loss drugs, with multiple patients suffering liver failure and other complications.

• Doctors warn against using unapproved 'retatrutide' weight loss drug due to liver damage cases.
• Patients experienced acute liver failure and other severe health issues after using black-market knock-offs.
• Eli Lilly states retatrutide is unapproved and counterfeit products pose serious health risks.