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MP Advocates Safe Mounjaro Use Amid Weight-Loss Surge

1/2/2026

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  • Dr. Gareth Oelmann of the British Medical Association says GLP-1 injections, including Mounjaro, show promise and require safe prescribing.
  • Labour MP Carolyn Harris, who lost nearly 10 stone on Mounjaro, warns against unregulated weight-loss drugs, urging oversight.
  • The Welsh Government notes demand for weight-management medicines and is developing an access model.
  • Harris calls for broader Mounjaro-prescription criteria, citing health benefits and NHS savings.