Companies illegally selling unapproved Eli Lily weight loss drug Retatrutide online

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Companies illegally selling unapproved Eli Lily weight loss drug Retatrutide online. (2026, September 17). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/companies-illegally-selling-unapproved-weight-loss-drug-online/

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CBS News · collected 2026-09-17

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CBS News uncovered that companies are selling Retatrutide, an unapproved weight loss drug currently in clinical trials by Eli Lilly, illegally through online platforms to customers in the United States. Investigative reporter Daniel Gilbert reported on this issue.

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A CBS News investigation revealed that unapproved Eli Lilly weight loss drug Retatrutide, which is still in clinical trials, is being marketed and illegally sold to U.S. customers online by various companies. The report highlights significant regulatory concerns as Retatrutide has not yet been approved for public use, raising safety issues for consumers purchasing it from unverified sources.

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“While both articles discuss the illegal sale of Retatrutide, Article A focuses on CBS News' investigation finding companies selling it online to U.S. clients, while Article B highlights the drug being sold through TikTok, medical spas, and mail to teenagers.”

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