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Fake, potentially harmful Ozempic and Saxenda pens have been found in the UK: you should only access these medicines via a medical prescription.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
These documents explain how OHID is approaching reduction and food and drink reformulation as part of the government’s obesity strategy.
For the first time in the UK, obese patients and people who are overweight with weight-related health problems could now have access to Mounjaro, currently used for Type 2 diabetes, to help manage their weight and support weight loss.
Three men have been sentenced to a total of three years at Manchester Crown Court after pleading guilty to the illegal sale and supply online of prescription-only medicines and controlled Class B and Class C drugs with a street value...
The government is helping people to be more active and to eat healthily, and it’s making sure people get the right support to lose weight.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Guidance to help health and social care professionals and family members support people with learning disabilities to lose weight.
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