"At least 1.6 million Britons have used weight loss jabs in the past year, but one in seven of those are using drugs not licensed for this purpose as demand skyrockets. Weight loss drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro have soared in popularity, with many spending hundreds of pounds on purchasing the drugs privately in a bid to lose weight."
"A survey of 5,260 people revealed to researchers at University College London that an estimated 3.3 million people would be interested in using weight-loss drugs over the next year. While 2.9 per cent of people surveyed said they use GLP-1 medication to lose weight - which is an estimated 1.6 million people - 15 per cent of these people are using medication that is not licensed for this purpose."
At least 1.6 million Britons used weight-loss injections in the past year. A survey of 5,260 people found an estimated 3.3 million would be interested in using weight-loss drugs over the next year. Weight-loss drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro have surged in popularity, with many people spending hundreds of pounds to buy them privately. While 2.9 per cent of respondents reported using GLP-1 medication for weight loss, 15 per cent of those are taking medicines not licensed for that purpose. One off-label example is Rybelsus, approved for type 2 diabetes but containing the same active ingredient as Wegovy. Researchers warned that off-label use without appropriate clinical supervision can pose safety risks.
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