In the UK healthcare system, many patients receive GLP-1 medications through NHS prescriptions when they meet NICE eligibility criteria, with standard prescription charges currently 9.90 per item in England (prescriptions are free in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland)
Commonly reported issues include: Gastrointestinal Distress: Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are common, particularly when starting the medication
Some new brands worry that if their product suddenly becomes successful, their supplier will not be able to scale production quickly enough
It is now licensed for use in T2D and for weight management
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Although the exact mechanism of Wegovy is still not fully understood, the weight loss effect of this drug has been very clear