Weight loss jabs

Freedom of Information (FOI) Act request ref: 01/FIN/25/3539

Version Date: 22/08/2025

The Performance Analysis Department have provided the following information.

Searches were completed on Niche and Storm using a keyword search for the following phrases:

• Weight loss injection
• Weight loss jab
• Weight loss drug inject

The results were reviewed for relevance.

Between July 2020 and July 2025 how many investigations have been launched into the alleged sale of illicit weight loss jabs? Please break this down by year.

2022 - 1 

Of these, how many have resulted in a) arrests and b) charges? Please break down by year and outcome.

Nil return.

Of these, if you are able to, please detail whether jabs were being sold online or in stores.

Online