The article highlights a troubling trend on social media where content creators, particularly on TikTok, are promoting weight loss drugs and sharing links to online pharmacies. This practice violates TikTok's advertising rules, as these drugs require prescriptions for use. While medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are being embraced by celebrities for weight loss, and Wegovy has NHS approval, the investigation reveals that many users bypass traditional prescription channels, indicating a potential health risk. TikTok is attempting to address this issue but faces significant challenges with compliance and enforcement.
A LADbible investigation has uncovered a concerning surge in TikTok accounts promoting weight loss drugs, violating advertising rules by linking to online pharmacies.
Despite the promotion of GLP-1 receptor agonists by influencers, these drugs require prescriptions, raising significant concerns about their accessibility.
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