Some NHS patients could be prescribed weight loss jab Wegovy as part of a 'controlled and limited launch'.
Some NHS patients could be prescribed weight loss jab Wegovy as part of a "controlled and limited launch".The drug, also known as semaglutide, will be prescribed via specialist NHS weight management services alongside a reduced calorie diet and exercise from September 4.However experts warn the jab is not a quick fix and should not be a substitute for a healthy diet or exercise.
Wegovy manufacturer Novo Nordisk said it believes the launch of the drug in the UK "will help provide an additional option to support people living with obesity". However, Novo Nordisk has since confirmed semaglutide is in short supply and said it expects it "to be constrained for the foreseeable future"."We will continue to work with healthcare professionals to help ensure that patients with the highest unmet medical need are prioritised," the company said.
An NHS spokesperson said: "Despite global supply constraints, NHS England is taking action to begin implementing Nice guidance for weight management, while at the same time working to restore supplies of this class of drug for people with type 2 diabetes.
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