In one corner, we’ve got Mounjaro, and in the other, Ozempic. They’re both once-a-week injectable drugs designed to help patients with type 2 diabetes manage blood sugar.

Research reveals groundbreaking results about Mounjaro and Ozempic in weight loss treatment. Here's what you need to know about these game-changing medications.

Some people may turn to private healthcare providers in order to get their hands on the weight loss jabs. However, Britons have been repeatedly warned about the dangers of using these medications without a doctor’s supervision following serious complications experienced by some patients.

Mounjaro, like other GLP-1 drugs, carries potential side effects, including nausea, vomiting, dehydration, and hypoglycaemia – especially when misused or taken alongside other diabetes treatments like insulin. This raises the likelihood of increased A&E admissions, further straining emergency services.

Just eight seconds into the start of the 2025 award show season, Nikki Glaser, the host of the 82nd Golden Globes, dubbed the show “Ozempic’s biggest night.” The comedian wasn’t joking. She’s following the lead of Jimmy Kimmel,

Drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are changing the game for weight loss. GLP-1 medications were originally intended to treat type 2 diabetes, but a growing number of people are using it for weight loss.