Patients in liver failure after using knock-off weight loss drug
Megan Hancocks, 32, suffered acute liver failure after using a counterfeit weight-loss drug marketed as retatrutide. Doctors in Melbourne reported multiple cases of severe illness linked to the unapproved medication, which has not received regulatory approval. Victoria's chief health officer confirmed six cases of acute liver toxicity associated with the product, warning against.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 23:23 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 23:30 UTC
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