Nutrition & weight management

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DSP launches peptides-led weight management brand with £1.3m campaign

MedPal AI announces brand launch in anticipation of Wegovy pill approval

21 May 2026

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One-third taking oral Wegovy are ‘early responders’ says manufacturer

Novo Nordisk unveils Wegovy 25mg tablet findings at international obesity conference

13 May 2026

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Maximum weekly Wegovy dose to be available as a single injection

MHRA announces approval of single-injection 7.2mg Wegovy pen

15 Apr 2026

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Less than half of UK adults aware that GLP-1s are prescription medicines

Online ads perceived as putting pressure on women to lose weight, ASA survey finds

02 Apr 2026

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‘Physically active’ patients to get discount on Boots weight loss service

Health insurer offers customers up to 25% discount on Boots Online Doctor service

12 Mar 2026

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MHRA re-issues GLP-1 product information to strengthen pancreatitis warning

Watchdog updates patient information to highlight 'rare' risk of severe pancreatitis

03 Feb 2026

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‘Triple-strength’ Wegovy injection gets MHRA approval

Wegovy 7.2mg slated for 2026 UK launch, says manufacturer Novo Nordisk

14 Jan 2026

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Weight loss medicines: a cautionary note

For all their efficacy and popularity, anti-obesity medicines are far from being a quick fix.

07 Oct 2025

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Mounjaro chaos as Lilly suspends sales

Pharmacies will not be able to order the drug until next week as the company struggles to cope with unprecedented demand.

28 Aug 2025

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MHRA: Be careful when switching GLP-1s

The medicines regulator has updated guidance for patients on GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight loss.

22 Aug 2025

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‘Indirect’ promotion of weight loss jabs is illegal too, says watchdog

Fresh ASA warning amid online pharmacy crackdowns

10 Jul 2025

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‘Indirect’ promotion of weight loss jabs is illegal too, says watchdog

Fresh ASA warning amid online pharmacy crackdowns

10 Jul 2025

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