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Wegovy is a weight loss jab which suppresses people’s appetite and mimics a gut hormone that allows you to stay fuller for longer

GPs across England may start to offer weight loss jabs to some patients in a bid to reduce obesity-related illnesses. Wegovy was approved for use by the NHS after research suggested users could shed 10 percent of their body weight.

The drug suppresses the appetite of people that use it, meaning people feel more full and eat less. Rishi Sunak branded the jab as a ‘game changer’ as he announced a £40 million pilot scheme to allow for more access to specialist weight management services.

Wegovy: GPs to offer weight-loss jab to NHS patients - what it is and side effects