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THE WEIGHTING GAME
Irish Sunday Mirror
|August 31, 2025
As weight loss drugs become more widely available, we take a look at these 'miracle' medications - and who meets the eligibility criteria
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From June this year, NHS England GPs have been able to prescribe Mounjaro (tirzepatide) injections - but with strict criteria. Dubbed a 'miracle' weight loss drug, it was originally licensed for type 2 diabetes treatment, but it also has appetite-suppressing properties.
This story is from the August 31, 2025 edition of Irish Sunday Mirror.
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