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Over 6,000 severely obese young people and children have been treated at the clinics since 2021.
13 May 2026
The Advertising Standards Authority warned Juniper UK after it published a paid-for Facebook ad encouraging new mums to use weight loss drugs.
08 Apr 2026
The London Assembly Health Committee urged Labour to halt the supply of medicines through illicit markets.
11 Mar 2026
Adverts for weight-loss injections tried to direct the public to online pharmacies and a prescribing service.
11 Feb 2026
Henrietta Adu, who prescribed Saxenda to two patients without following guidance, was suspended for three months.
10 Feb 2026
GPhC responds to ITV News report that people using photo-editing software to obtain weight management medicines.
06 Jan 2026
A poll commissioned by the National Pharmacy Association indicated 3.3 million UK adults are likely to use the treatment in the new year.
02 Jan 2026
Service will provide 'tailored' support and access to nutritionists, says pharmacy
09 Sep 2025
Workshops will support pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and trainees.
08 Sep 2025
Detectives from City of London Police want to question Christina Parfitt, 40, in connection with the illegal sale of the medicines.
01 Sep 2025
Pharmacies will not be able to order the drug until next week as the company struggles to cope with unprecedented demand.
28 Aug 2025
Mounjaro 'emerges as new cost driver' in latest NHSBSA annual report
21 Aug 2025
Labour is committing £50 million into the scheme, which could start next summer, while pharmaceutical company Lilly is investing £35 million.
12 Aug 2025
Northern Ireland officials warn of worrying new trend as DIY 'skinny jabs' seized
08 Aug 2025
Healthcare providers will be expected to monitor people for at least a year after they come off obesity medication, according to new guidance.
05 Aug 2025
An NPA poll found younger people were more likely to try and access Mounjaro and Wegovy despite falling outside of the clinical guidelines.
28 Jul 2025
