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Woman with anorexia prescribed GLP-1 weight-loss drug via telehealth

GLP-1 drugsOzempicAnorexia nervosaTelehealth2026-08-31

On August 31, 2026, Australian media reported a young woman with anorexia nervosa was prescribed an Ozempic-like GLP-1 drug through a telehealth clinic. Medical experts cited the incident as evidence of inadequate safeguards in remote prescribing practices.

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