The jabs were made available on the NHS in 2021.
In October 2021, it was announced that Saxenda weight loss injections would be made available on the NHS and – unsurprisingly – people were extremely interested in the news. The drug, also known as liraglutide, is the first medication to be endorsed forThese weight loss injections have been available privately for some time but recently, they've gained even more traction thanks to, where a number of users are documenting their journeys with the drug.
On the NHS, there are some pretty strict rules for prescribing Saxenda – you must have a BMI of over 35 , have non-diabetic hyperglycaemia and be at a high risk of heart problems. Equally, patients are only allowed to use Saxenda for three months, unless they've lost at least 5% of their body weight.
That's where things start to get a little worrying. The first stockist that pops up on Google only requires a simple online form in order to buy Saxenda – asking for a BMI of over 27 to qualify, and answers to some other health questions – though you can very easily lie about your weight and height to successfully purchase it.
While Saxenda has undoubtedly been a life-changing treatment for some, it has sparked a conversation about whether it's become too readily available to those it is not suitable for – particularly without the guidance of a doctor. It has also raised concerns about its accessibility to those withAs Saxenda weight loss 'before and afters' continue to pop up on TikTok, so do videos documenting side effects such as allergic reactions, gallbladder problems and intense nausea.
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