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Retatrutide is a new drug being developed by Eli Lilly for weight loss. It is still undergoing clinical trials, meaning it has not yet been approved for general use. The story highlights the unusual situation where fake versions of an experimental drug are already widely available on the black market, before the real one is even approved.
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