Eligibility criteria for NHS-funded GLP-1 treatment for weight management include: For semaglutide (Wegovy): BMI 35 kg/m (or 32.5 kg/m for people from South Asian, Chinese, other Asian, Middle Eastern, Black African, or African-Caribbean backgrounds) with at least one weight-related comorbidity For liraglutide (Saxenda): Similar BMI criteria as defined in NICE TA664 Evidence of previous weight management attempts through lifestyle modification Treatment must be initiated within specialist weight management services (Tier 3) Time-limited use as specified in the relevant NICE guidance The referral pathway typically involves: Initial GP consultation: Discuss weight concerns, document BMI and comorbidities, and review previous weight management efforts Tier 2/3 weight management services: Many areas require participation in structured lifestyle programmes before pharmacological intervention Specialist assessment: Referral to specialist weight management services for treatment initiation Ongoing monitoring: Regular review to assess response, tolerability, and continuation criteria Treatment continuation requires achieving the weight loss thresholds specified in the product-specific NICE guidance and SmPCs

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As the reach of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications such as Ozempic continue to expand in the United States and Canada, how those drugs influence mental health has become an urgent question
What it does is remove the single biggest barrier to successful dieting: appetite