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‘Skinny jabs’: Weight loss drugs set to experience a new boom as generic versions hit the market

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MDrugs that enable dramatic weight loss are likely to experience a new boom in use, experts say, with the first generic versions hitting the market this week at a lower cost than the original drugs. The injections, dubbed ‘skinny jabs’ by the media, can help people lose more than 10% of their body weight and … Read more

Women advised to combine effective contraception with ‘skinny jabs’

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Claims that ‘skinny pricks’ are causing an unexpected baby boom have led experts to warn women against combining their use with effective contraception. Drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic, both of which contain semaglutide, have become extremely popular, not least because they can help people lose more than 10% of their body weight. The drugs … Read more