With limited access on NHS and a hefty price tag, black market is booming and counterfeit drugs are on sale
Losing weight might be a common new year resolution, but health experts have warned against purchasing medications for such purposes from social media sellers or other illegitimate channels.
Jabs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro have become hugely popular for weight loss, with trials suggesting the latter can help people lose an average of 20% of their body weight after 72 weeks of treatment.
Source: UK medical regulator warns against buying weight-loss jabs from social media channels
