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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 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 7 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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