The truth about weight loss jabs - Which?

We sit down with senior investigative researcher Sara Spary to uncover the truth behind the UK's massive online weight loss jab market. With over 1.6 million people now using these injections, Which? investigated whether online pharmacies are prescribing medications like Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro responsibly. We reveal how easy it is to bypass safety checks by falsifying medical data, we look into the murky world of "off-label" prescribing and address the heavy marketing tactics flooding social media algorithms. We also discuss the side effects from muscle loss to more serious medical risks and the intense social stigma causing many users to hide their journey from loved ones. 00:00 - The rise of GLP-1s, Ozempic, and celebrity weight loss 01:15 - NHS vs Private: Why an online booming market has appeared 02:45 - How do weight loss jabs actually work in the body? 03:30 - The 2024 Which? Investigation: Bypassing safety checks online 05:10 - Loopholes in pharmacy regulations 06:50 - What is "Off-Label" prescribing and is it safe? 09:15 - The stigma of weight loss injections: Deborah’s story 10:40 - Common gastro side effects and the serious medical risks 11:55 - The aggressive online marketing & discount code trap 13:50 - Future medical breakthroughs: Addiction and heart health 15:10 - How the food industry and high street are reacting 16:35 - The danger of severe muscle loss 18:10 - Coming off the jab 19:40 - Consumer advice: How to spot dangerous fake online pharmacies #weightloss #wegovy #mounjaro #ozempic #health #diet #investigation #pharmacy #safety #sideeffects #fitness #whichinvestigates #which #consumersrights #womenshealth #menshealth