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How do weight-loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy work?

How do weight-loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy work?
BBC Health Extra Thursday 11 June 2026, 15:03 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

Wegovy and Mounjaro are available to certain patients on the NHS, and can also be bought privately.

Wegovy and Mounjaro are available to certain patients on the NHS, and can also be bought privately.
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