If further research yields positive results, it could drive even more demand for the highly popular GLP-1 treatments, which have increasingly been shown to help with problems across the body, such as heart and kidney complications
It works by mimicking a hormone naturally produced in your gut that signals to your brain that you are full
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GPhC chief executive Duncan Rudkin said: "We know online pharmacy services can provide a very valuable service - but through our inspections and investigations, we've seen too many cases of medicines being supplied inappropriately online and putting people at risk." Weight-loss drugs are now classed as "high risk" medicines, requiring extra safeguards, and are offered on the NHS with very strict criteria
Potential benefits of GLP-1s under investigation Beyond diabetes and weight loss, researchers are exploring other potential benefits of GLP-1 drugs
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