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How dangerous are black market weight loss drugs?

The number of people in Ireland buying weight-loss drugs in the form of jabs, drops and tablets o...

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08.30 25 Mar 2026


How dangerous are black market weight loss drugs?


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08.30 25 Mar 2026


The number of people in Ireland buying weight-loss drugs in the form of jabs, drops and tablets online has soared. With seizures up from 1,582 in 2024 to 48,752 last year. We ask dangerous are black market weight loss drugs? All to discuss with Dr Donal O’Shea, HSE Lead for Obesity. 


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