A prisons watchdog says inmates are increasingly able to obtain smuggled medicines as prison gangs broaden the range of contraband. Chief Inspector of Prisons Charlie Taylor reports that offenders can access a “menu” of illegal substances, attributing the problem to security failings in jails. The reported items include Ozempic, a medicine used for diabetes and weight management, as well as hair-loss medicines. Taylor’s comments point to weaknesses that allow contraband to enter prisons and circulate among prisoners. The watchdog warns that expanding smuggling networks are supplying a wider variety of drugs and healthcare products than previously identified, raising risks for both safety and health inside facilities. The accounts emphasize that the issue is not limited to recreational drugs, but also involves prescription or regulated medications, which are typically controlled and intended for legitimate clinical use. The watchdog’s warning calls attention to the need for stronger security measures to prevent medicine smuggling and limit inmates’ access to contraband.