In the UK, medications such as GLP-1 weight management treatments (Mounjaro, Wegovy) and testosterone replacement therapies are classified as Prescription Only Medicines (POMs). Under UK pharmaceutical regulations administered by the MHRA, they can only be legally dispensed following a prescription issued by a qualified healthcare professional.
This process exists to protect you. It ensures a clinician has assessed your suitability for the medication, reviewed your health history, and confirmed there are no contraindications before treatment begins.