Pharmacists Issue Warning on Fake ‘Skinny Jabs’

Published on August 6, 2024

Pharmacy leaders have urged people not to buy fake weight-loss jabs, which are readily available online, as they said shortages of Ozempic are expected to stretch into next year. Ozempic is only currently available on the NHS for people with type 2 diabetes while rival Wegovy can be prescribed for weight loss via specialist services, although only for those with a BMI over 30 with at least one obesity-related health condition. However, the so-called “skinny jabs” can be easily obtained online, particularly through social media sites, where they have been heavily promoted by celebrities and “influencers” who have shared stories of their weight loss success since taking the self-injectable drugs....

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