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The weight‑loss drug divide: Private prescribing is lowest where need is greatest
For many people living with obesity, Wegovy and Mounjaro offer the possibility of substantial weight loss without surgery.
Summary
For many people living with obesity, Wegovy and Mounjaro offer the possibility of substantial weight loss without surgery. Yet data from one private provider points to a troubling divide: Prescription rates of these drugs in England are lowest in communities where obesity is most common. Wegovy contains semaglutide , which acts on the GLP-1 hormone pathway involved in appetite.
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