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Demand for weight loss drugs is becoming unsustainable, say pharmacists (www.theguardian.com)

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Industry group says treatments may need to be restricted to the most overweight

Demand for weight loss drugs is becoming so “unsustainable” that demand may soon outstrip supply, pharmacists have warned.

The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) said supply problems could encourage people to turn to unregulated online sources, despite the risks involved.

The drugs might need to be reserved for those in greatest need because they are so overweight instead of being given to the “worried well”, it added.

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[–] jjjalljs@ttrpg.network 10 points 6 days ago

Another benefit of making our living spaces friendly for pedestrians and bikes instead of exclusively cars is people will get more exercise.

Like, just fucking around in Brooklyn this weekend I probably walked 4 miles.