As of January, the MHRA had received reports of 18 deaths associated with tirzepatide, commercially known as Mounjaro; 29 deaths associated with semaglutide which has the brand names Ozempic, Rybelsus and Wegovy; and 35 deaths associated with single-constituent liraglutide more commonly known as Saxenda or Victoza.
In response to the figures, NHS medical director Professor Sir Stephen Powis said: “Weight loss drugs can have side effects and it is important that they are prescribed by an appropriately trained healthcare professional rather than being obtained online.
The medical director of the NHS has warned of the side effects of weight loss drugs after figures revealed the number of deaths associated with the jabs.
The number of people in the UK who have died after taking drugs for diabetes and weight loss has risen to 82, according to new figures from the country’s medicines regulator.
It included 22 deaths where the deceased person was using the drugs to lose weight - an increase from 10 in October as the drugs continue rise in popularity.
