- The Independent uncovered the illicit sale of Retatrutide, an unapproved weight-loss jab, on social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.
- Retatrutide, still undergoing clinical trials, is not approved for human use, yet it is being marketed as a 'Triple G' drug and a cheaper alternative to Mounjaro.
- Health authorities, including the MHRA, and manufacturer Eli Lilly have issued warnings, stating that these unapproved jabs are illegal and could expose users to dangerous ingredients with serious health consequences.
- The rise in illicit sales is linked to a significant price increase for Mounjaro in the UK, prompting some users to seek more affordable, albeit unapproved, options.
- Following The Independent's investigation, TikTok and Meta (Instagram) have removed accounts found to be selling these pharmaceutical products, citing violations of their platform guidelines.
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