Can I get weight loss injections on NHS?

Thousands of people with obesity in England will be able to get a new weight loss drug on the NHS after a watchdog approved its use. Patients on the weekly injections have seen their weight fall by an average of 12% after one year, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) said.

Can I get Saxenda on prescription?

Liraglutide (also called Saxenda) is a weight loss medicine that works by making you feel fuller and less hungry. It’s taken as an injection once a day. Your doctor or nurse will show you how to take it. You can usually only take liraglutide if it’s prescribed for you by a specialist weight management service.

Can I get Saxenda on NHS UK?

On 30th October, a new weight loss drug, Saxenda, became available on the NHS in England. Indicated for adult patients with obesity and additional risk factors, this is the first medication to be endorsed for weight management in nearly a decade.

Can you get Saxenda on NHS prescription?

The drug will be available for those with a BMI of 35 or over (or 32.5 and over in the case of certain minority ethnic groups). To be eligible for NHS treatment, patients must also have pre-diabetes and a high risk of cardiovascular disease, based on risk factors like high blood pressure and cholesterol.

What is the new injection for weight loss?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday announced the approval of pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy (semaglutide) injection for adults who either have obesity or are overweight and have at least one weight-related condition such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol.

How do you qualify for Saxenda?

The FDA describes and defines obesity as a specific body mass index of 30 kg/m2 or higher for adults, and who weigh more than 60 kg (132 pounds). Children 12 years and older who weigh more than 60 kg (132 lbs.) are eligible to take Saxenda.