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 Government launches call for evidence on England’s first ever men’s health strategy
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Call for Evidence: Streeting urges public to help shape men’s health strategy

Insights gathered from the 12-week call for evidence will inform England’s first ever men’s health strategy to tackle the life expectancy gap.

Regulators warn pharmacies over advertising of weight management medicines

Do not promote weight management medicines to the public: Regulators warn pharmacies

The GPhC also cautioned against using special price offers for POMs, such as those used for weight management, as “they are likely to promote the specific medicine."

NICE calls for annual BMI checks for adults with long-term conditions
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NICE seeks feedback on annual BMI checks for adults with long-term conditions

Regular monitoring of BMI and waist-to-height ratio is a "powerful tool" to help prevent type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

More patients on weight-loss injections undergoing gallbladder removal, warns pharmacist
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Weight-loss injections can cause gallstones, warns pharmacist

An increasing number of patients taking weight-loss injections are having their gallbladders removed, the pharmacist said.