Pharmacists in warning over weight-loss jab sales
Pharmacy leaders have issued a fresh warning over the online sale of weight-loss jabs insisting there is still a risk to patient safety. The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has called for tougher rules in a letter to regulators,
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Pharmacists Demand Stricter Rules for Weight-Loss Jab Sales Amid Safety Concerns
Pharmacy leaders warn against the online sale of weight-loss jabs, highlighting risks to patient safety and improper prescriptions for individuals with low body weight or prior eating disorders. The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) calls for tighter rules and urges a mandatory 20-minute consultation instead of relying on online questionnaires to access drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro.
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