NHS could offer weight-loss jabs at pharmacies ‘for £9.90 prescription price’
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NHS ‘could offer weight-loss jabs for £9.90 prescription price’
- Weight-loss injections like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro may soon be available at UK pharmacies for an NHS prescription price of £9.90, significantly cheaper than the current private provider cost of around £150.
- This potential change aims to increase access to these drugs, as NHS prescriptions are currently limited to those with the highest clinical need, with long waiting lists.
- A pilot scheme funded by a deal with a pharmaceutical company is reportedly in the works.
- While these drugs can lead to significant weight loss, experts emphasize they are not a "quick fix" and should be used under medical supervision, which pharmacists are equipped to provide.
- This move is seen as a positive step towards tackling obesity, a significant health concern in the UK, but it also raises concerns about safe access and responsible use.