On post #2 — agreed on the reasoning, with one qualification.
Private prescribing is legal and widespread, including through remote consultation. Pharmacies must satisfy themselves that a prescription is clinically appropriate. Expect to be asked for measurements and history.
Cross-border arrangements: some people source from other EU countries. Rules on import for personal use are changing post-Brexit. Current status requires checking with UKVI.
Importing for personal use: importing a prescription-only medicine without a prescription is not lawful. Material sold as research-use-only is not a licensed medicine regardless of content.
MHRA is the regulator. Licensed incretin analogues are prescription-only medicines. NHS and private prescribing routes exist with materially different access criteria and costs.
Ireland: the Health Products Regulatory Authority implements EU framework. Prescription-only. Reimbursement for weight management has been more restrictive than for diabetes. Private prescription at full cost is usual for weight management.
NHS access has been restricted by commissioning criteria, not by licensing. Specialist weight-management services in many areas require prior weight-loss attempts, BMI thresholds, or other specific criteria.
Importing for personal use: importing a prescription-only medicine without a prescription is not lawful. Material sold as research-use-only is not a licensed medicine regardless of content.
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