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The drug will also be available to buy privately through some pharmacies

Medics warn drug is not a ‘quick fix’ or replacement for healty lifestyle

Thousands are expected to be offered the appetite suppressant Wegovy on prescription

Thousands of people expected to be offered the appetite suppressant popular with celebrities on prescription

Experts described the move as a ‘pivotal moment’ for the treatment of people living with obesity.

The drug shortage is affecting people with Type 2 diabetes, and a surge in cosmetic use is to blame

The cost of 14-year-old Freya Goldston's diabetes medication will soar next month when it's taken off the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and her family don't know if they'll be able to afford it.

The French drug safety agency on Wednesday announced it was stepping up monitoring of Ozempic, a diabetes drug promoted by influencers on social networks who flaunt its weight-loss properties. As well as health concerns, the authorities say the increased demand could jeopardise access for legitimate diabetic patients.

Ozempic has been catapulted into the public eye in recent months as celebrities and wellness influencers started taking it for weight loss. But Ozempic is a diabetes drug — and the craze has led to a shortage, leaving those who need it for Type 2 diabetes at a loss.