Victorian Taxpayers Funding Weight Loss Drugs For Prisoners | 10 News

The Victorian government is facing criticism from the opposition over prisoners being prescribed weight loss drugs funded by taxpayers. The government argues prisoners are still entitled to medical treatment, and that drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro are only prescribed if a doctor decides there is a genuine need. Join the conversation and follow us on: X: https://x.com/10NewsAU Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/10NewsAU/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/10NewsAU/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@10NewsAU LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/10newsau 10 News airs at 5pm, seven nights a week in your local market on Network 10. Missed the bulletin? Catch up at https://10.com.au/news 10 News is based in Australia and is a division of Paramount.