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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Nicole Wootton-Cane

Urgent warning over illegal weight loss jabs ‘not approved for humans’ offered for sale on TikTok

Health experts have issued a warning over the use of illicit weight-loss jabs after The Independent uncovered drugs that have not yet been approved for use being offered for sale on social media.

Retatrutide, or “Reta”, is manufactured by Eli Lilly, the pharmaceutical giant behind Mounjaro, which tripled in price in the UK last week, prompting many users to seek out cheaper alternatives.

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