These weight-loss drugs aren’t cleared for use. But Indians are already chasing them

Eshan KalyanikarTNN
Apr 12, 2026 | 19:04 IST

Online forums are leading Indians to experimental weight-loss drugs not yet approved for use. What follows is a murky chain of Chinese suppliers, local sellers, imports and self-injection that has doctors worried



A Reddit forum has become a gateway for Indians hunting for experimental weight-loss drugs still under trial, ringing alarm bells among experts.
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