Boots and Lloyds pharmacies among those running low after users stockpile drug ahead of price hike

Cost may increase as much as 170% from September, but patients warned against a quick switch to Wegovy

People using the jab reported positive results, but many say the increased cost will be prohibitively expensive, and they expect to put the weight back on when they stop

Boots and Lloyds pharmacies are also impacted by the shortage of the weight-loss drug Mounjaro

Eli Lilly halts orders as British patients race to beat looming price rise

Boots and Lloyds pharmacies among those running low after users stockpile drug ahead of price hike

With the price of Mounjaro to rise in September, some users are using leftover medication in syringes to create an extra dose

Weight-loss jabs rationed as manufacturer pauses UK deliveries ahead of price rise

The rebate allays fears of a 170% price rise but patients are warned the cost of the drug will still jump.

Cost of drug still set to more than double after Donald Trump told manufacturers to raise charges outside US