Wegovy approved by NICE for weight loss use in the UK

[everydayupsanddowns]

Article on Breakfast TV this morning. Not sure how long ago it was actually green-lighted by NICE?

NHS gets limited stock of Wegovy weight-loss jab

Some UK patients could be prescribed the popular shot by specialist NHS weight management services.

www.bbc.co.uk

Stocks are still limited, of course.

 

[Eddy Edson]

Article on Breakfast TV this morning. Not sure how long ago it was actually green-lighted by NICE?

March, I believe: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ta875/chapter/1-Recommendations

Only for two years (which seems like a ridiculous general condition) and only if there is at least one weight-related commorbidity.

Semaglutide is recommended as an option for weight management, including weight loss and weight maintenance, alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity in adults, only if:

• it is used for a maximum of 2 years, and within a specialist weight management service providing multidisciplinary management of overweight or obesity (including but not limited to tiers 3 and 4), and
• they have at least 1 weight-related comorbidity and:
  
  
  • a body mass index (BMI) of at least 35.0 kg/m2, or
  • a BMI of 30.0 kg/m2 to 34.9 kg/m2 and meet the criteria for referral to specialist weight management services in NICE's guideline on obesity: identification, assessment and management.
    
    Use lower BMI thresholds (usually reduced by 2.5 kg/m2) for people from South Asian, Chinese, other Asian, Middle Eastern, Black African or African-Caribbean family backgrounds.