Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 10351
Obesity: Drugs
Tabled: 21 October 2024
Answered: 28 October 2024
Named DayQuestion
Dr Allison Gardner
Labour — Stoke-on-Trent South
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to widen bariatric patient access to (a) Wegovy, (b) Mounjaro and (c) other weight management drugs.
Answer
Karin SmythObesity medicines can be effective for some patients living with obesity when prescribed alongside diet, physical activity, and behavioural support. Exactly what is most appropriate for an individual is down to health care professionals to advise, in disc...
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