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Pharmacies in Leicester and Northamptonshire to take part in Labour’s obesity care project

The Government’s obesity pathway innovation programme will increase weight management support for people in the UK.

01 Jul 2026

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GLP-1s: Weight loss and beyond

Aside from their usefulness in managing type 2 diabetes and weight loss, where might GLP-1 drugs fit into the treatment landscape for a range of other health conditions? Rod Tucker reports

23 Feb 2026

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Long read: Are GLP-1RAs the answer to the obesity crisis?

What exactly are GLP-1RAs, how do they work and – perhaps most importantly – will they provide a solution to the obesity crisis? Plus the furore over the availability of weight loss medicines via online pharmacies hits the headlines. Rod Tucker reports.

18 Apr 2025

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Weighing in

A woman’s worth should never be limited to how much she weighs. The role that weight plays in overall wellbeing, however, should not be ignored.

19 May 2024

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Chemist4U secures £12 million investment from Pitalia Capital

Anil Pitalia, the head of Pitalia Capital, was impressed by the “huge growth potential” in Chemist4U’s next-day delivery service.

07 Sep 2023

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