#drug-safety

#drug-safety

Experts have issued a warning to Mounjaro users over attempts to squeeze extra doses of the weight-loss drug out of prescribed syringes. Under weight loss plans set up through pharmacies, people pay for four weekly doses of the drug injected from a Kwickpen, which should be discarded after use, says the drug manufacturer Eli Lilly. However, some users are drawing out leftover liquid inside the pen - intended for priming before each injection - to create a fifth dose, dubbed the golden dose.

A study has been launched due to reports of serious side effects related to weight loss drugs potentially affecting the pancreas, prompting safety investigations.

Sun Pharma's factory faced severe scrutiny after inspectors found contamination, leading to a ban on exportation to the U.S., highlighting the conflict between safety and drug supply.

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Drug safety experts in the UK warn women using weight-loss jabs should stop if trying for a baby, pregnant or breastfeeding, citing unknown risks to unborn babies.

The HSE warns that a higher dose means a higher risk, particularly when the potency of the product is unclear.