Counterfeit versions of the “next Ozempic” retatrutide are being peddled by the Chinese site GorillaHealing.com, even though the real version will not be approved until at least 2026.

Counterfeit versions of Eli Lilly's retatrutide, hailed as potential 'new Ozempic,' sold directly to US consumers

Counterfeit versions of Eli Lilly’s retatrutide, hailed as a potential “new Ozempic,” are being sold directly to U.S. consumers through Chinese websites, although regulatory approval remains years away. Hundreds of marketers are offering the new drug to buyers in the United States through websites such as Made-in-China.com and GorillaHealing.com, the Wall Street Journal reports. Some … Read more

Ban on COVID Vaccination Mandates by Private Businesses, Including Healthcare Facilities, Passes Texas Senate

Ban on COVID Vaccination Mandates by Private Businesses, Including Healthcare Facilities, Passes Texas Senate

Sign up for The Brief, the Texas Tribunes’ daily newsletter that keeps readers up to date on the most essential Texas news. A sweeping ban on COVID-19 vaccination mandates for employees of private businesses in Texas passed the Texas Senate on Friday, although medical facilities would be allowed to adopt other policies to help reduce … Read more