Will non-face-to-face prescriptions of Wegovy be banned?

By Lee, Jeong-Hwan | translator Alice Kang

24.10.24 05:45:37

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Rep Joo-Young Lee, “Non-face-to-face prescriptions of post-partum contraceptives are banned …measures should be taken to prevent misuse of Wegovy”

Minister Oh “Sent letter to refrain advertising non-face-to-face prescription of obesity drugs...prescription restrictions requires discussions.”

Yu-Kyoung Oh, Minister of the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, said the ministry will discuss the issue of Wegovy, a new obesity drug, being prescribed through non-face-to-face treatment with the Ministry of Health and Welfare.

The MOHW Minister Kyoo-hong Cho also responded that he would actively engage in Oh's request for discussions.

On the 23rd, Rep. Joo Young Lee, a lawmaker from the Reform Party, asked Oh about the misuse of obesity drugs through non-face-to-face prescriptions.

Rep Lee said, ‘The anticipated concerns regarding obesity treatment have become a reality. After the release of Wegovy on the 15th, in addition to the illegal sales and advertisements of the

Lee, Jeong-Hwan(junghwanss@dailypharm.com)

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