At least 1.6 million Britons used weight-loss injections last year, a new survey has found. Weight-loss drugs such as Vegovi and Monjaro have become increasingly popular, with many people buying them without a prescription to help them lose weight. A survey of 5,260 people by researchers at University College London estimated that 3.3 million people are expected to use weight-loss drugs this year. The survey found that 2.9% of people said they had used GLP-1 drugs to help them lose weight. Of these, 15% were using drugs that were not licensed for the purpose.

Source: The Patriot January 11, 2026 16:44 UTC