Pharmacy leaders have issued a fresh warning on online sale of weight loss jabs, stating that patient safety is still at risk.

The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has called for difficult rules in a letter to the regulators, adding that they were aware of those who were earlier eating disorders or whose body weight was already low, incorrectly, incorrectly The drugs were being prescribed.

They argue that two-way consultation is required with a patient who lasts for at least 20 minutes, rather than relying on online questionnaire to reach drugs such as Vagovi or Maunzaro.

NPA president Nick Key said, “It is also important to ensure that clinical decisions about weight loss injections are not affected by financial goals or encouragement.”

The NPA has written to the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPHC) that the current rules leave the door open for drugs supplied without appropriate checks “and risk for patient safety”.

This year there is a call amid warnings of bounce in demand for weight loss as ministers see to expand the rollout of the drug on NHS.

Mr. Kay told PA News Agency, “Obesity is one of the biggest challenges before our country and wants to play a role in helping pharmacies to lose and maintain healthy weight.

“Weight -loss injections can play an important role in efforts to deal with obesity when determined as part of a careful managed treatment program for patients who require support.

“However, we are concerned that the current rules allow some patients to reach weight-loss injection in an inappropriate manner without proper consultation or examination of historical medical records.”

Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to get their prescriptions privately through online pharmacies.

Wet -Loss Jabs, known as GLP -1 receptor agonist, works by reducing the craving of food.

NPA has first urged patients Avoid buying weight loss injections from irregular online vendorsThose who will be selling fake drugs.

Medical history of a person should also be examined, before the vendors decided whether to remove weight loss injection, and there should be regular reviews.

Ashley Cohen of the National Pharmacy Association said that while Jabs losing weight is for people with BMIs of 30 or more, “worried well” is demanding them as “lifestyle” drugs.

Speaking at BBC breakfast, Mr. Cohen warned that injections could have severe side effects, including stomach upset, nausea and bile stones.

A GPHC spokesperson said that it requires all pharmacies including online to ensure that the way services are served for the health, safety and good of the patients and the public.

He said: “We have specially published guidance for a safe and effective provision of pharmacy services, which we expect to follow online pharmacies in Great Britain.

“We will soon release an updated version, which will determine additional safety measures around high -risk drugs, including drugs used for weight management.”