New guidelines mandate that online pharmacies must conduct in-person or video consultations before prescribing weight-loss medications like Wegovy and Mounjaro. The General Pharmaceutical Council raises concerns over improper dispensing and potential risks to patients, including eating disorders. Prescribers are expected to share medication details with a patient's GP, emphasizing collaboration between online services and traditional healthcare. The changes come as weight-loss drugs have faced scrutiny and shortages due to increased demand, emphasizing the need for careful oversight in medication distribution.
Online pharmacies must implement stricter checks to prevent healthy patients or those with eating disorders from misusing weight-loss medications.
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