Hundreds of Children Prescribed Weight-Loss Jabs in England

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NHS data reveals 341 GLP-1 prescriptions were issued to under-18s between April and July, including 15 for children under 12.

In the 2025-26 financial year, 419 community prescriptions were recorded for under-18s in England.

Figures exclude private clinics and hospital dispensaries, meaning the true number of young patients on the jabs is significantly higher.

Medical experts stress that children taking the medication require close monitoring for growth, puberty, and mental health.

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