You may have heard the news about the potential impact of weight loss injections for women taking HRT or risk of contraceptive pill failure. They must also not be used when pregnant/breastfeeding. Alternative contraception is needed. You should not get pregnant for at least 2 months after stopping them. Guidance is available on the www.gov.uk website:
Women on “skinny jabs” must use effective contraception, MHRA urges in latest guidance – GOV.UK
If you take weight loss injections (either from the NHS or a private pharmacy) and are taking the pill or HRT please book a medication review with our pharmacist.
Dated: 25/06/2025