Article 6Y5BN NHS begins mass rollout of weight-loss jabs to patients in England

NHS begins mass rollout of weight-loss jabs to patients in England

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Andrew Gregory Health editor
from World news | The Guardian on (#6Y5BN)

About 220,000 patients expected to receive Mounjaro over three years as GPs can prescribe the drugs for the first time

Thousands of patients in England will be able to access weight-loss jabs via their GP from Monday for the first time.

The mass rollout on the NHS means family doctors will be allowed to prescribe the drugs for the first time. About 220,000 people with greatest need" are expected to receive Mounjaro, also known as tirzepatide and made by Eli Lilly, on the NHS over the next three years.

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