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Novo Nordisk's weight-loss pill get US approval, rollout likely in January
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Novo Nordisk's weight-loss pill get US approval, rollout likely in January

This gives the Danish drugmaker a head start in the race for a potent oral medication for shedding pounds as it looks to regain lost ground from rival Eli Lilly

WHO GLP-1 obesity drug guidelines
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WHO unveils global rules for using weight loss GLP-1 drugs

With the new guideline, WHO issues conditional recommendations for using these therapies to support people living with obesity

GPhC to probe media report on online sale of weight management medicines
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GPhC to probe online sale of weight loss medicines to patients with eating disorders

The regulatory body has approached ITV News to share its findings with them to take action

Weight-loss jabs trial planned in Scotland's deprived areas
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Weight-loss jabs trial planned in Scotland's deprived areas

The findings will provide insight into the lives of people living with obesity and health inequalities across the UK

Wales allows patients needing time-sensitive surgery to access weight loss jabs
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Wales allows patients needing time-sensitive surgery to access weight loss jabs

The government will ensure that tirzepatide and other weight loss medications are more widely available

Illegal weight loss jab factory raided in Northampton
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Illegal weight loss jab factory raided in Northampton

The MHRA said this is the first illicit production facility for weight loss medicine discovered in the UK

Pharmacies penalised for selling weight loss drugs without patient verification
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12 pharmacies penalised for selling weight loss medicines without patient verification

The GPhC said action has been taken against nine other pharmacies for supplying medicines online without verifying patient information