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UK Cracks Down on Illegal Weight-Loss Drug Ads

4/11/2025

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The UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is taking a bold stand against illegal advertisements for prescription-only weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. Influencers and pharmacies are under pressure to pull these misleading ads, as the ASA investigates 12 cases. The message is clear: these medications require responsible prescribing after thorough consultations.

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Story summary

The UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is taking a bold stand against illegal advertisements for prescription-only weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. Influencers and pharmacies are under pressure to pull these misleading ads, as the ASA investigates 12 cases. The message is clear: these medications require responsible prescribing after thorough consultations.