Eating disorder charities call for more action on weight loss drugs

Concerns are now being raised that there's not enough checks in place to access the drugs.

Eating disorder charities say more needs to be done to ensure weight-loss medication doesn’t end up in the wrong hands.

Drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy were originally designed to treat diabetes but are now becoming popular with some people looking to lose weight.

One woman who is currently in recovery from an eating disorder has told us that without support, she could have been at risk of taking the drugs.

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