Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 25777

Semaglutide

Tabled: 22 January 2025

Answered: 29 January 2025

Named Day

Question

Lisa Smart

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to (a) support and (b) encourage Integrated Care Boards to prescribe semaglutide for weight management.

Answer

Obesity 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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