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Everything we know about Mounjaro, new NHS weight loss jab
Weight-loss drug Mounjaro will help 'so many' people, say users
Weight-loss drug Mounjaro is set to be rolled out on the NHS in England from March. It is one of many weight-loss drugs that have become increasingly popular in recent years, and are sold privately by clinics and pharmacies.
Obese people ‘will have to wait’ for weight loss jab Mounjaro, NHS officials warn
However, Dr Kath McCullough, NHS England’s national speciality adviser for obesity, warned that weight loss jabs “are not a magic bullet”.
What is Mounjaro? The new NHS weight loss jab with a 12-year wait
Warning it is ‘not a magic bullet’, Dr Kath McCullough, NHS England’s national speciality adviser for obesity, said: ‘Weight loss drugs, such as tirzepatide, are an important tool in helping people lose weight while also reducing the risk of other serious long-term conditions such as diabetes, strokes and heart attacks.
NHS gets 12 years to roll out new weight-loss drug Mounjaro
A new weight-loss jab will be rolled out on the NHS in England - but it could take 12 years for everyone to receive it, the NHS drugs advisory body says. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) final draft guidance on Mounjaro has recommended it starts being given from March, alongside advice on diet and exercise.
Who can get new weight-loss jab Mounjaro on the NHS?
The rollout of the weight-loss drug to 3.4 million eligible patients could take up to 12 years, according to NICE.
How does weight loss drug Mounjaro work and why is it in such high demand?
Mounjaro, known as the “King Kong of weight loss drugs”, will be available to patients on the NHS, but this week it was announced the medication will be prioritised to people with the highest needs – with the rollout expected to extend over 12 years.
Weight loss drug Mounjaro will be available via the NHS for some people living with obesity
Weight loss jab tirzepatide – commonly sold under the brand name Mounjaro – is set to become available via the NHS for eligible patients in England. It could take up to 12 years for everyone who meets the criteria to actually receive it,
What is Mounjaro and how does it compare to other weight loss medications?
The new generation of weight-loss drugs were initially developed to treat diabetes and work by mimicking a hormone that regulates insulin levels and appetite. When celebrities started shedding pounds with private prescriptions for the diabetes drug Ozempic,
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