Guidelines for use in obesity Semaglutide is recommended as an option for weight management, including weight loss and weight maintenance, alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity in adults, only if: it is used for a maximum of 2 years, and within a specialist weight management service providing multidisciplinary management of overweight or obesity (including but not limited to tiers 3 and 4), and they have at least 1 weight-related comorbidity and : a body mass index (BMI) of at least 35.0 kg/m2, or a BMI of 30.0 kg/m2 to 34.9 kg/m2 and meet the criteria for referral to specialist weight management services in NICEs guideline on obesity: identification, assessment and management
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The prescriber is required to complete the appropriate section(s) of the PA/DGA as it pertains to the drug being requested and submit peer-reviewed medical literature to support the proven efficacy of the requested use of the drug to the pharmacy where the prescription will be filled
If youre exploring which weight loss medication might be best for you, its important to understand the differences between them
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