The weight loss ‘quick fix’ driving a wave of hospitalisations (opens original article in a new tab)

Unapproved peptides marketed for weight loss are causing hospitalisations due to severe liver toxicity, with cases reported in Victoria and other Australian regions.

• Six people in Victoria experienced acute liver toxicity from unapproved peptide Retatrutide
• Similar cases reported in other Australian regions
• Unapproved peptides marketed with unproven weight loss benefits