Bootleg weight-loss drug linked to 2 recent deaths, CBS News investigation finds

Two deaths have been reported to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that may be linked to bootleg versions of Retatrutide, an unapproved weight-loss drug gaining popularity on social media. According to documents reviewed by CBS News, the first death occurred in July involving a 41-year-old woman who suffered cardiac arrest after obtaining the medication from an unreliable source. The second case involved a 49-year-old patient who died in September due to severe dehydration and malnutrition after being convinced by a licensed nurse to buy the drug online. Both deaths highlight the dangers of using unapproved drugs on black markets despite their potential risks.