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.
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