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Lucy Farrell

New weight loss jab explained as Wegovy 'skinny' drug comes to the high street

A new weight loss jab is coming to UK pharmacies that claims to melt pounds by blocking hunger - but does it really work?

The injectable medication known as Wegovy has been approved for use by UK health officials. Patients will be able to access the drug through pharmacies like Boots, Superdrug which will be offering it through a prescription basis.

A few famous users, including Jeremy Clarkson, billionaire businessman Elon Musk and American presenter Chelsea Handler, have openly admitted to using the drug to lose weight.

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