Malaysian Health Ministry Seizes RM341,000 Worth of Unapproved Weight-Loss Drug Retatrutide

Malaysia's Health Ministry's Pharmacy Enforcement Division has seized approximately RM341,000 (around US$72,000) worth of the unapproved weight-loss drug retatrutide between 2025 and September 2026. The ministry conducted 12 raids as the drug is not registered with the Drug Control Authority (DCA) and is not permitted for sale in Malaysia, highlighting patient safety concerns regarding unprescribed GLP-1 receptor agonists.