The manufacturer of the drug semaglutide expects demand to outstrip supply
The weight loss jab Wegovy is being made available in the UK 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.
Its guidance said it should be used for a “maximum” of two years. 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”. “Obesity puts huge pressure on the NHS,” he said. “Using the latest drugs to support people to lose weight will be a game-changer by helping to tackle dangerous obesity-related health conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes and cancer – reducing pressure on hospitals, supporting people to live healthier and longer lives, and helping to deliver on my priority to cut NHS waiting lists.”
“We will continue to work with healthcare professionals to help ensure that patients with the highest unmet medical need are prioritised,” the company said. "We are closely monitoring Wegovy demand and are working with regulators and providers to ensure people living with obesity can have access to and remain on treatment.”
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