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Obesity crisis: ‘Weight loss service through pharmacies would yield better outcomes’

Day Lewis is planning to launch a private weight loss service in January 2025 to help tackle the UK’s obesity crisis Rachna Chhatralia, superintendent pharmacist...

Kent and Medway lead in weight loss drug prescriptions, new research shows

Brighton and Hove prescribe the highest amounts of the weight loss jab Wegovy Kent and Medway prescribe the highest number of semaglutide, liraglutide and...

Weight loss drug Semaglutide may increase risk of rare eye condition, study warns

Semaglutide is available as Ozempic for treating type 2 diabetes and as Wegovy for managing overweight and obesity Amid the rapid rise in semaglutide usage,...

PDA discusses online supply of GLP-1 RA weight loss products on BBC Radio’s Woman’s Hour

PDA's spokesperson, Head of Policy Alima Batchelor, highlights the complexities and risks associated with online prescribing for weight loss  "Our main concerns are that...

The Benefits of Semaglutide for Managing Weight Loss

Medical professionals often prescribe semaglutide to patients who have type 2 diabetes. Along with a balanced diet and regular exercise, it has also shown...

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