Counterfeit weight-loss drugs flood black market

Fake versions of a new weight-loss drug still in clinical trials are flooding the black market in large numbers. Demand for the latest GLP-1 medication is so high it fuels a thriving counterfeit industry, which may be dangerous to health. Experts warn that unverified drugs bought outside official channels pose serious poisoning risks.

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