Overview

• A woman was hospitalized with internal injuries after using an unlicensed weight-loss injection allegedly sourced from a beauty salon in Selby, North Yorkshire.
• Three women, aged 32, 37, and 58, were arrested in connection with the supply of the jab; they have since been released on bail or under investigation.
• Health officials confirm the woman has been discharged from the hospital, though two others also reported adverse reactions to similar injections.
• Authorities, including the MHRA, emphasize the dangers of purchasing weight-loss medicines from unregulated sources, citing risks of falsified or unsafe products.
• Weight-loss medications such as Wegovy and Mounjaro require a doctor’s prescription and should only be obtained through licensed pharmacies to ensure safety.