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United StatesMedicine12 days ago

Doctors prescribing weight loss drug not yet approved by FDA, CBS News investigation finds

A CBS News investigation discovered that some doctors are prescribing retatrutide, a weight loss drug currently in clinical trials and not yet approved by the FDA. The drug, described as 'Ozempic on steroids,' may carry significant risks.

The weight loss drug retatrutide has been touted as "Ozempic on steroids." It's still in clinical trials and not approved by the FDA, but a CBS News investigation found that hasn't stopped doctors from offering it, and it could come with serious side effects. Adam Yamaguchi reports.

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CBS News (US)IndependentCenter12 days ago
Safety concerns over doctors prescribing experimental weight loss drug not approved by FDA

CBS News reports on growing safety concerns regarding doctors prescribing retatrutide, an experimental weight loss drug that has not yet received approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual report on safety concerns related to an unapproved drug without taking a stance or using biased language. It does not favor any particular political perspective.

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CBS News (US)IndependentCenter13 days ago
Doctors prescribing weight loss drug not yet approved by FDA, CBS News investigation finds

A CBS News investigation discovered that some doctors are prescribing retatrutide, a weight loss drug currently in clinical trials and not yet approved by the FDA. The drug, described as 'Ozempic on steroids,' may carry significant risks.

Bias read (Center): The article presents findings from a CBS News investigation without overtly favoring any political perspective. It focuses on medical practices and regulatory oversight rather than making ideological claims. The content is factual and does not exhibit clear bias toward either side of the political谱.

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