Even more striking, at the 48-week endpoint, the 12 mg retatrutide group achieved a mean weight reduction of 24.2%, translating to an average weight loss of 57.8 pounds (26.2 kg)
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As of April 2026, retatrutide is understood to be progressing through Phase 3 clinical trials large-scale studies designed to confirm efficacy and safety before a medicine can be submitted for regulatory approval
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