Weight Loss Injection Compensation Claims Lawyers, Scotland
Weight loss injections were first made available on prescription in the UK in 2023. The drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, work by suppressing appetite to assist with weight loss. However, the increase in use has raised serious concerns about safety, regulation, and ethical prescribing practices.
In Scotland, the approved weight loss medications are Liraglutide (Saxenda®), Semaglutide (Wegovy®), and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro®). This differs slightly from the rest of the UK.
Suffered Side Effects From Weight Loss Injections? Speak to Our Medical Negligence Team Today
If you have experienced injury, illness, or serious side effects after being prescribed weight loss injections such as Ozempic, Wegovy or Saxenda in Scotland, Calio Claims is here to support you. Call 0800 988 8082 or complete our online form for a free, confidential consultation with our specialist medical negligence solicitors.
Who can prescribe weight loss injections?
Again, this is where there is a difference between Scotland and the rest of the UK.
In England and Wales, Specialist Weight Management Services, GPs, and Online Private Prescribing Services can supply the injections.
Nurses in NHS England have allegedly administered weight loss injections or supplied the product without conducting proper health checks. The Nursing and Midwifery Council’s code of practice clearly states that medications must serve a person’s health needs and be prescribed following a thorough assessment.
There has also been a rise in the supply of weight loss injections from high street pharmacies, which have reportedly failed to request photo ID to verify age when prescribing these drugs.
While the General Pharmaceutical Council has issued guidance for online providers, enforcement and consistency remain problematic.
In Scotland, only NHS weight management services can prescribe the injections.
What are the risks?
Despite their popularity, weight loss injections are not without risk. It is estimated that at least 22 individuals within the UK have died after using drugs for weight loss.
Reported complications include erratic heart rates, high levels of acid in the blood (acidosis), and pancreatic dysfunction. The interaction between diabetes medications and weight loss drugs can also be fatal, particularly when blood sugar levels drop dangerously low.
How can Calio Claims help?
We can gather expert medical evidence to determine whether the prescribing or administration of the weight loss injection breached professional standards.
If the injection was given without proper checks, at incorrect doses, or to someone for whom it was contraindicated, we would explore whether a breach of duty can be established against the provider and look to pursue a claim on your behalf.
If negligence is established, we can seek compensation for pain, suffering, medical costs, and loss of earnings. In fatal cases, claims may include transmissible solatium and loss of support for surviving family members.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, if you experienced harm because the injection was prescribed or administered negligently, you may be eligible for compensation.
Medical reports, pharmacy receipts, photos of your injuries, any correspondence with the provider, and a record of all treatments received will support your claim.
In Scotland, you generally have three years from the date of injury or knowledge of harm to begin your compensation claim.
You can usually claim against the prescribing healthcare provider, clinic, or pharmacy responsible for your injury.
You may receive damages for pain, suffering, medical costs, lost earnings, and the cost of future care or rehabilitation, depending on your case.
Contact Our Weight Loss Injection Claims Solicitors
If you or a loved one has suffered harm due to a weight loss injection prescription or administration error, don’t wait expert guidance makes a difference.
Contact Calio Claims’ medical negligence team today on 0800 988 8082 or complete our online enquiry form and one of our lawyers will get back to you right away for a confidential, no-obligation discussion.
