Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 2258

Obesity: Drugs

Tabled: 30 July 2024

Answered: 2 September 2024

Question

Yasmin Qureshi

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the regulation of sales of weight loss injections by online pharmacies.

Answer

Karin Smyth

When used appropriately, online prescribing provides a valuable route for patient access, taking pressure off general practices. We are concerned, however, about some online prescribing, including the prescribing of weight loss medicines by online busines...

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