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Weight-loss jabs mean people need extra holes in their belts – Timpson boss

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Kirby, J. (2026, September 23). Weight-loss jabs mean people need extra holes in their belts – Timpson boss. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/business/business-news/wegovy-ozempic-b1298053.html

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James Timpson, CEO of Timpson, reported on X that there has been a significant increase in customers requesting additional belt holes due to popular weight-loss injections like Mounjaro and Ozempic. Specifically, he noted a 680% rise in this service at Timpson shops year-to-date. Approximately 2.4 million people in the UK are estimated to be prescribed such medications, with recent approval for Wegovy in tablet form by the medicines regulator.

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James Timpson, CEO of Timpson, reported on X that there's been a 680% increase in requests for extra belt holes at their stores this year, reflecting the popularity of weight-loss injections like Mounjaro and Ozempic. Some estimates suggest around 2.4 million people in the UK are prescribed such medications. The medicines regulator approved Wegovy in tablet form in June. Olivier Picard, chairman of the National Pharmacy Association (NPA), emphasized that more eligible patients should have free access to these treatments through the NHS rather than relying on private payments due to current restrictions. He expressed concern over the slow NHS rollout and suggested community pharmacies could help expand availability safely.

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Jane Kirby

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Weight-loss jabs like Mounjaro have led to a rise in people needing extra holes in their belts, the chief executive of Timpson has said. asserted

executive → lead → Timpson

In a message on X, James Timpson said: “You can tell Ozempic and Mounjaro are popular… asserted

Ozempic → say → X

in our Timpson shops we have seen a 680% increase in the number of free holes in customers belts we’ve been doing this year.” asserted

we → see → belts

Some estimates suggest around 2.4 million people in the UK are prescribed weight loss medications. asserted

people → suggest → medications

In June, the medicines regulator approved Wegovy in tablet form. asserted

regulator → approve → form

Weight-loss jabs mean people need extra holes in their belts – Timpson boss

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