Peptide user tore oesophagus after using counterfeit product, Australian regulator warns
What to know about Peptide user tore oesophagus after using counterfeit product, Australian regulator warns
A patient who tore their oesophagus after taking a counterfeit version of an experimental weight loss drug has prompted Australia’s medicines regulator to warn of serious risks of such products.
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What happened
A patient who tore their oesophagus after taking a counterfeit version of an experimental weight loss drug has prompted Australia’s medicines regulator to warn of serious risks of such products.
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