URGENT MOUNJARO UPDATE 🚨

Over 200 people have died after taking GLP-1 injections. And more than 120 of those were reported in people taking Mounjaro. But before you panic or throw away your pen, there is something very important that you need to know. You may have seen this story everywhere over the last few days. The MHRA has received reports of more than 200 people dying, suspected to be linked to GLP-1 injections, alongside more than 158,000 suspected adverse reactions. And Mounjaro accounts for 120 of those. But here is where the headline becomes misleading because the word 'linked' does not mean caused by. These figures come from the MHRA's yellow card reporting system. And if someone taking a medicine experiences something serious, they, their doctor, or someone else can report it as a suspected adverse reaction. That report then gets monitored. But the MHRA specifically says a report does not necessarily mean that the medicine caused the reaction or death. And that's a huge distinction to what is being reported in the news headlines. Because we are talking about millions of prescriptions of people who may already have significant health conditions including obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and you know, other risk factors. So you can't take 120 reports and simply say Mounjaro has killed 120 people. The data does not tell us that. But what does tell us though is that 120 deaths have been reported where someone suspected their appetite may have been involved. And here's probably the most important part of the entire story. The MHRA says GLP-1 medicines are under continual safety review. And based on the evidence currently available, they say the benefits of GLP-1 medicines outweigh the potential risks when they are used in line with their authorized uses. So is the story for or against Mounjaro? Honestly, it's neither. It is a story about why you need to understand the data before you react to the headline. Mounjaro isn't risk-free, no medication is. But 120 deaths reported and 200 deaths caused are two completely different statements. And if you're taking one of these medications, which you probably are if you're following me, you know, don't make a decision based on a scary headline. Speak to your prescriber because when it comes to your health, context matters. Thanks for listening and I'll catch you.