4 NHS eligibility criteria: BMI 35 with weight-related health conditions, or BMI 30 in exceptional circumstances Referral to a specialist NHS weight management service Evidence of previous weight loss attempts NHS prescription cost: Standard prescription charge (9.90 as of 2025, free in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland) Private access Private providers accept broader eligibility: BMI 30, or BMI 27 with a weight-related health condition Most people currently access Wegovy privately because NHS criteria are restrictive and specialist weight management service capacity is limited
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GLP-1 medications support meaningful weight loss when paired with provider-guided dosing, adherence, and behavior change
A combination of responsible clinical programs and technology is needed to provide better access to GLP-1s for appropriate uses