SCOTTISH NURSE DIES AFTER TAKING WEIGHT LOSS DRUG – Approved by the NHS, weight loss drug linked to her death
A Scottish nurse is thought to be the first person to die in the UK after taking a weight loss injection recently approved by the NHS.
Susan McGowan, 58, passed away on September 4 after taking two low-dose injections of tirzepatide, also known as Mounjaro.
She suffered from multiple organ failure, septic shock and pancreatitis, but “the use of prescribed tirzepatide” was noted as a contributing factor on her death certificate. It is thought her death is the first officially linked to the drug in the UK
Ms McGowan, who worked at the University Hospital Monklands in Airdrie for over 30 years, often spoke about her weight loss attempts and after researching Mounjaro and seeking medical advice, she bought a prescription through a registered online pharmacy.
The drug, made by Eli Lilly, was approved for use in diabetic NHS patients last year. It was developed as a diabetes drug but manufacturers noticed it also helped patients lose weight.
