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Health
Sam McKeith

Dietitians push nutrition as weight loss drugs surge

Dietitians want referrals to come with all prescriptions for weight loss medication. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Australian doctors who prescribe weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic should be obliged to refer the patient to dieticians at the same time, the nutrition industry's peak body says.

Any prescription of such medication must happen alongside a referral to an accredited practising dietitian to ensure their unique nutrition needs and preferences are supported, Dietitians Australia president Fiona Willer said.

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