নকল ‘গডজিলা’ ওজন-ক্ষতির শটগুলি এখনও পরীক্ষা করা সত্ত্বেও সোশ্যাল মিডিয়ায় বিক্রি হয়েছে, তদন্ত প্রকাশ করেছে
An investigation has revealed that fake versions of an experimental weight loss drug known as ‘Godzilla’ are being illegally sold on social media. Early indications suggest retatrutide is twice as effective as existing medications in helping users lose weight, but it is still in clinical trials and not approved for clinical use anywhere in the world. Despite this, an undercover reporter for Channel 4 News was able to illegally purchase a counterfeit version after seeing advertisements on Facebook. He joined a WhatsApp group with over 20 sellers and purchased the drug in person in the north of England. The seller gave conflicting advice about dosage, stored the product improperly, and failed to ask basic health questions, such as the buyer’s weight, pregnancy status, or medical history. Early indications suggest retatrutide is twice as effective as existing medications in helping users lose weight, but it is still in clinical trials and not approved for clinical use anywhere in the world. Pictured, counterfeit Retatrutide manufacturer Eli Lilly, which also makes Mounjaro, has warned that anyone using the drug from unapproved sources is putting their health at ‘serious risk’ as it threatens action against sellers (Ozempic anti-obesity drug stock image) Your browser does not support iframes. Dr. NANCY ALlen, an NHS GP who advises on licensed weight loss drugs, and tests one of the packs she received, said: “I’m a prescriber and I’ve never seen this in my life.” “This raises serious concerns about patient safety. Incorrect dosages or dangerous ingredients that could have serious health consequences.” Following the investigation, both TikTok and Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, have removed the flagged content. Both platforms reiterated that the sale of weight-loss injections is prohibited under their policies, and TikTok is now removing searches and hashtags related to the Body Republic system. O’Donnell he said he has seen a lot of people including teenagers using fake Retratutide bought online. Despite it having unauthorised status she admitted to purchasing some “just in case she needed it”. Gym-girl Marcus Perry said she bought the drug after seeing it on TikTok, admitting: “You don’t know what you’re putting in your body… but it’s an opportunity to take it.” As part of the wider investigation, Channel 4 News also spoke to former Big Brother star Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace who shared her terrifying experience after buying a copy of another weight loss drug on TikTok. She said: “I had vomit bags plugged in by my bed. “I couldn’t get to the toilet. Physically it was the worst time of my life. I lost the sight in one of my eyes. I thought: either I’m going to die or I’m going to go blind. It was just torture. “It was the stupidest thing I’ve probably ever done.” Becky Cooper, Labour MP and member of the House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee, said: “It is concerning how easily you could get it. It’s terrifying, it’s criminal and it needs to be stopped.” Eli Lilly said: ‘Any product falsely purporting to be an investigative Lilly product that is not yet approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, such as retatrutide, could expose patients to potential serious health risks.’ We work closely with regulators and law enforcement to identify and remove fraudulent or unsafe content online and on social media.’
প্রকাশিত: 2025-10-16 03:15:00
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