Around two-fifths of people using private weight-loss injections have fallen into debt due to the high cost, according to a recent survey.
The poll found that 39 per cent of users are now in the red, owing an average of £1,616 (about RM9,700). Many reported relying on credit cards and overdrafts to cover ongoing expenses.
Nearly half of respondents (49 per cent) said they used personal savings to pay for the injections, while 17 per cent admitted dipping into emergency funds.
Financial strain has also led some to prioritise the treatment over other obligations. Almost one in ten respondents said they would miss a scheduled payment to afford a jab, while six per cent revealed they had already delayed or skipped payments.
On average, users spend £210 a month (around RM1,260) on the injections. About 21 per cent said they would be forced to stop treatment if costs increased further.
Consumer expert Vix Leyton from thinkmoney said many users turn to weight-loss injections after years of unsuccessful dieting, making the fear of regaining weight particularly distressing.
She warned that being unable to continue treatment due to financial pressure could have both physical and emotional consequences, stressing the importance of considering long-term affordability before starting the injections.
