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79-year-old gets experimental obesity drug via FDA

Published 23 June 2026

A 79-year-old patient with severe obesity and related health complications was granted access to an unapproved weight-loss drug through a special government program in April, an arrangement that has drawn scrutiny due to the patient's undisclosed identity and the high-level attention the request received.

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