Wegovy, which was supposed to be rolled out on the NHS earlier this year, is being given a 'controlled and limited launch' due to ongoing supply problems, according to its manufacturers
Wegovy: ‘Game changer’ weight loss injection now available on the NHS – but only for a minority
Wegovy, which was supposed to be rolled out on the NHS earlier this year, is being given a “controlled and limited launch” due to ongoing supply problems, according to Danish manufacturers Novo Nordisk.works by suppressing the appetite through mimicking the hormone glucagon-like peptide-1 that is released after eating. This makes people feel full, meaning they eat less and lose weight.
Novo Nordisk declined to comment on supply figures or how many patients will now be able to access the treatment, but thousands of people are expected to benefit. Through the specialist NHS services, patients will also receive support with diet and exercise measures to follow, through a multi-disciplinary team.
A spokesman for the firm said: “We are dedicated to bringing additional treatment options to people living with obesity and share the Government’s ambition to make obesity care accessible where there is high unmet medical need.
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