VERIFY: What is RETA? What to know about the new weight-loss drug

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Local News · North Carolina · October 12, 2026

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Retatrutide, nicknamed "RETA," is the latest GLP-1 buzz, but it’s not FDA-approved. A bariatric surgeon explains the side effects and risks of buying it online.

Reported by WCNC Charlotte, October 12, 2026. Read the full story at WCNC Charlotte →

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