Hundreds of children in England prescribed weight-loss jabs, figures show

The Guardian UK Saturday 14 November 2026, 08:00 UTC By Nicola Davis Science correspondent 1 min read

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Exclusive: investigation finds prescriptions for children under 12, as experts stress need for specialist supervision and long-term monitoringHundreds of children in England are receiving prescriptions for GLP-1 medications, including some younger than 12, the Guardian can reveal. GLP-1 medications were initially developed to help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar levels, but have since become a popular slimming aid, with products such as Wegovy and Mounjaro becoming...

Exclusive: investigation finds prescriptions for children under 12, as experts stress need for specialist supervision and long-term monitoring

Hundreds of children in England are receiving prescriptions for GLP-1 medications, including some younger than 12, the Guardian can reveal.

GLP-1 medications were initially developed to help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar levels, but have since become a popular slimming aid, with products such as Wegovy and Mounjaro becoming household names.

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