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More than half of weight-loss drug users not following doctor's advice: Study
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Half of weight-loss drug users not following doctors' advice: Study

Pharmacy2U survey reveals that many are comfortable adjusting their dose, and 1 in 4 are willing to share weight-loss tablets with friends

Avoid quick-fix remedies for weight loss: MHRA
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Avoid quick-fix remedies for weight loss: MHRA

As demand for weight-loss medicines continues to rise, the regulator has listed ways to safely use GLP-1 medicines

Watch out for fake weight loss pills during online purchases
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Watch out for fake weight loss pills during online purchases

Fake medicines may not be properly packed, contain the wrong dose and harmful substances

Buy Wegovy tablets only from registered clinics: GPhC
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Buy medication only from registered pharmacies: GPhC campaign

The regulator has launched a social media campaign to raise public awareness about what to check before buying weight loss medication

Pharmacies see a surge in demand for Wegovy weight loss pill
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Pharmacies see a surge in demand for Wegovy weight loss pill

The pharmacies have launched the sale of the Novo Nordisk-manufactured pill after MHRA clearance

Weight loss pills will be popular: PB Poll
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Weight loss pills will be popular: PB Poll

Leaders had voiced concerns about the release of counterfeit weight loss treatments

Protect patients from fake online pharmacies and unsafe medicines: Sadik Al Hassan
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Protect patients from fake online pharmacies and unsafe medicines: Sadik Al Hassan

GPhC chief executive Kathie Cashell wants search engines and social media companies to prioritise registered pharmacies in search results

MHRA approves Wegovy weight loss pill
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MHRA approves Novo Nordisk's Wegovy weight loss pill

While this tablet has been approved for use in the UK, it will not currently be available via the NHS