NHS approves Wegovy weight loss jab used by celebrities as it's labelled a 'gamechanger'
A “game changer” weight loss injection said to be popular among celebrities is to be made available through the NHS in England for certain people living with obesity, health officials have announced.
People will only be given Wegovy on prescription as part of a specialist weight management service involving input from several professionals, and for a maximum of two years. It is to be used alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity, Nice said. The drug will be available to NHS patients soon when the launch of the drug in England is confirmed by manufacturer Novo Nordisk. The NHS in England is required to implement the Nice recommendations within three months of the product becoming commercially available.
Commenting on the news, Alex Miras, professor of endocrinology at Ulster University, said: “This decision made by Nice is a pivotal moment for the treatment of people living with obesity. The weight loss that can be achieved with this safe medication is substantial and likely to lead to the improvement of obesity-related complications in a large number of patients.”
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