Online pharmacies in the UK are facing stricter rules for selling weight-loss injections. These injections, like Wegovy and Mounjaro, have become popular for helping people lose weight. Some experts are concerned about inappropriate prescriptions of these drugs. The General Pharmaceutical Council is now tightening the rules. Pharmacies can no longer rely on online questionnaires alone to prescribe these medications. They must verify important information like height and weight independently. The goal is to make sure these medications are safe and suitable for the person taking them. The new guidelines also stress the importance of two-way communication between the patient and the prescriber. The GPhC will inspect online pharmacies to ensure they are meeting these standards. If pharmacies do not comply, they may face enforcement actions. The changes also address issues with advertising and promotions related to weight-loss drugs. Dr. Piotr Ozieranski believes these new guidelines are a step in the right direction. However, he is concerned about how pharmacies will verify important information like weight and height in an online setting. He also wants more focus on patient support and financial conflicts of interest. Despite these concerns, other experts like Nick Kaye from the National Pharmacy Association welcome the stricter rules. They believe it is important to ensure that patients receive safe and appropriate care when using weight-loss medications.Overall, the new guidelines aim to improve the safety and effectiveness of weight-loss injections sold by online pharmacies in the UK.