Rishi Sunak said using new drugs to combat obesity could be a “game-changer” as he announced a £40 million pilot scheme to increase access to specialist weight management services.
The Government wants to tackle the health problems and £6.5 billion cost to the NHS of obesity by making it easier to access weight-loss treatments through GPs.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) gave approval for the use of appetite suppressant Wegovy earlier this year, but said it should only be available through specialist services which are largely hospital-based.
