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As many people consider lifestyle changes at the start of the year, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is urging the public to make sure any weight-loss medicines they use are safe, effective and legitimate.
Guidance on the safe and effective use of GLP-1 medicines for weight loss and diabetes.
MHRA strikes massive blow to organised criminal gang in world’s biggest illegal weight loss jabs raid.
Anyone who suspects that they’ve had an adverse reaction to their weight loss or diabetes medicine or suspects it is not a genuine product, should report it to the MHRA.
The MHRA has five top tips to help you stay well through the festive season and beyond
Product recall for L(A)B Cryo Fat Loss Belt presenting a risk of electric shock.
Product recall for Firming Cream presenting a serious chemical risk.
The MHRA has today, 26 November 2025, approved inavolisib (Itovebi) for the treatment of adults with a type of breast cancer called HR-positive
Product Safety Report for Miracle Baby Sleeveless Sleeping Bag presenting a high risk of entrapment.
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