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Australians buying weight-loss drugs via Facebook groups without prescriptions
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Australians buying weight-loss drugs via Facebook groups without prescriptions

About 1.8 per cent of Australians now take GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. Many source them overseas or through informal sellers with less medical screening.

Why it mattersUnregulated medicines can cause serious side effects and health problems for people seeking weight loss.

AustraliaAustralians are increasingly buying GLP-1 drugs through informal channels instead of via their GP, risking health complications.

✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 2 h ago

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