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Superdrug starts delivering Mounjaro weight loss drug to patients’ homes

The treatment was only available at a health clinic or pharmacy because it needs to be stored between two and eight degrees Celsius.

08 Mar 2024

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Superdrug launches Wegovy weight loss service in health clinics

Patients will talk to a nurse about their weight loss goals, medical history, blood pressure and body mass index.

08 Feb 2024

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Diabetes drug authorised for weight loss and weight management

Mounjaro, also known as tirzepatide, has been authorised by the MHRA for weight loss and weight management in people aged 18 and over.

10 Nov 2023

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Government ploughs £40m into semaglutide GP pilot

Sunak wants to expand access to Wegovy and potentially other weight loss drugs

07 Jun 2023

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NPA listens to those living with obesity to build on services

The NPA gave an update on its support with obesity services at the Pharmacy Show yesterday

17 Oct 2022

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Preventable risk factors account for nearly half of all cancer deaths

Cancer deaths due to preventable risk factors rose by 20.4 per cent over the last decade.

23 Aug 2022

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RPS calls on Government to ban DNP completely

At least 30 people in the UK died after taking 2,4-Dinitrophenol between 2017 and 2020 .

11 Mar 2022

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Rowlands pilots new weight loss service in 100 stores

Rowlands launches a new diet awareness campaign to tie in with new service.

04 Feb 2022

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Lloyds launches £260-a-month weight loss service

LloydsPharmacy has launched a new weight loss service combining an appetite suppressant medication with personalised coaching. 

23 Jul 2020

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