28/01/2026
Planning on using weight loss injections (GLP-1 medicines)?
Advice
✅ Always consult with a healthcare professional before using this type of medicine.
✅ Only source GLP-1 medicines from a registered pharmacy using a valid prescription.
✅ Do not purchase GLP-1 medicines from an unauthorised on line source.
✅ Make sure you know how to use the GLP-1 pen correctly before injecting a dose, if in doubt consult with your pharmacist or prescribing doctor.
✅ Only inject the correct dose prescribed at the correct time of day/week.
Risks
✅ GLP-1 medicines bought on line may not have been subjected to any safety or quality assessment and may contain a different medicine than advertised.
✅ Injection of a dose greater than prescribed will require monitoring of your blood glucose, either at home or in a hospital.
National Poisons Information Centre Beaumont Hospital 01 809 2166