Hundreds of children in England prescribed GLP-1 weight-loss jabs
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Freedom of information data reveals that hundreds of children in England are being prescribed GLP-1 weight-loss medications. During the 2025-26 financial year, 419 prescriptions were issued to children under 18, including 10 for children under 12. Furthermore, in the four months from April to July, 341 prescriptions were issued, with 15 going to children under 12. These NHS figures exclude private, prison, and hospital prescriptions, meaning the true totals are likely significantly higher.
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