The NHS has been urged to improve its strategy for providing weight loss jabs to tackle the UK’s obesity crisis. Experts warn that the current approach is fragmented, with a lack of clear guidance and insufficient support for patients.
The call for a more cohesive plan comes as the number of people receiving weight loss jabs continues to rise. In 2021, over 200,000 prescriptions were issued for these drugs, up from just 10,000 in 2015.
However, experts argue that the NHS is not equipped to meet this growing demand. There are concerns that patients are not being properly assessed before being prescribed jabs, and that they are not receiving the support they need to make sustainable lifestyle changes.