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Saffron Otter

Wegovy weight loss jab to be sold by UK chemists 'could be gateway to eating disorders'

Experts have warned about the damaging risks of a weight loss jab set to be sold by chemists across the UK - branding it as a 'gateway to eating disorders'.

Wegovy, also known as Semaglutide, is a prescription drug that works by suppressing appetites and is hit with US celebrities, including Twitter boss Elon Musk, while it is known among Hollywood stars as 'the skinny shot'.

Those in the medical profession have stated that it must not be used as a replacement for healthy eating and exercise, and can only be offered to those who hit certain criteria.

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