Thousands are expected to be offered the drug which some experts have described as a 'pivotal moment' for the treatment of obesity
A 'gamer changer' weight loss injection said to be used by celebrities is going to be made available through the NHS in England, health officials have announced.
Nice has issued final guidance recommending semaglutide which is made by Novo Nordisk for adults with at least one weight-related condition and a body mass index score of at least 35. Weight-related conditions that make obese people eligible include type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, prediabetes, dyslipidemia , obstructive sleep apnoea and heart disease.
This makes people feel full, meaning they will eat less and lose weight. Nausea and diarrhoea were the most common side effects of the drug according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. "It won’t be available to everyone. Our committee has made specific recommendations to ensure it remains value for money for the taxpayer, and it can only be used for a maximum of two years.
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