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Weight-loss drugs Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro boom in UK

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Mareike Aden
February 23, 2026

Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro and similar weight-loss medications are making waves in the United Kingdom. But they're usually pricey and have some downsides.

London tailors and restaurants are feeling the impact of a rush for slimming jabs. Wealthy clients are rapidly losing weight, needing altered suits and smaller meals. Nearly 5 million people in the United Kingdom  use the injections, often obtained privately. With regulations lagging, doctors and pharmacists warn about unsafe online purchases and the rising risk of eating disorders.

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