No prescription, no problem: Hong Kong’s grey zone for weight-loss injections

A recent investigation by the Hong Kong Post revealed that weight-loss injections, classified as Part 1 poisons in Hong Kong and requiring a doctor's prescription, are being sold without proper authorization. Online retailers, a pharmacy, and a vendor on Carousell were found to be offering the injections without requiring a prescription, despite regulations mandating pharmacist supervision and a doctor's approval for purchase. These injections, designed to reduce appetite and slow digestion, have become globally popular, but their misuse, especially for cosmetic purposes by non-obese individuals, carries potential health risks, including death, according to Dr. Francis Chow Chun-chung. Illegal sale or possession of these products can result in significant fines and imprisonment in Hong Kong.

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