Mounjaro and Wegovy weight loss jab sales surge across UK | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAlex CroftSunday 12 October 2025 17:00 BSTThe one surprising impact of weight loss jab OzempicSales of weight loss jabs like Mounjaro and Wegovy reached 2.5 million in the UK by July, a seven-fold increase from the previous year, with an additional million sold by August.Health Secretary Wes Streeting aims to make these "Ozempic-style" drugs more widely available on the NHS, though they are currently rarely available on free prescription.Many Britons are purchasing the drugs privately, with Boots online pharmacy selling Wegovy at prices ranging from £125.10 to £206 for different dosages.Streeting highlighted concerns about health inequality, stating that millions who cannot afford the jabs are disadvantaged, leading to health access determined by wealth.Mounjaro became available on the NHS through GP practices in June, with plans to roll it out to 220,000 patients over three years, despite strict current eligibility criteria.In fullUK weight loss jab sales increase sevenfold to 2.5 million, new figures showThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in