NICE guidance restricts NHS-funded weight management use to specialist services, with specific BMI thresholds, comorbidity criteria, and a maximum 2-year treatment duration
Avoid heat, light, and freezing: Exposure to high temperatures, sunlight, or freezing can degrade the medication and reduce its effectiveness
The company plans to submit orforglipron for approval as an obesity medication to global regulatory agencies by the end of the year, and as a diabetes medication in 2026
Highlights of Prescribing Information for Xenical (Orlistat)
Remember, successful weight loss isn't about finding the perfect diet
While compounded drugs require at least a virtual consultation with a clinician to get a prescription, supplements are available over the counter