Nice approves use of semaglutide, opening door to new treatment for thousands of adults with obesity
Thousands of people with obesity inPatients on the weekly injections have seen their weight fall by an average of 12% after one year, the National Institute forIt has issued draft guidance recommending semaglutide, also known as Wegovy, for adults with at least one weight-related condition, such as obstructive sleep apnoea or heart disease, and a body mass index of at least 35.
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