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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.

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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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