Weight-loss drug approved for use by NHS Scotland

A drug that can help people shed up to 10% of their body weight has been approved for use by NHS Scotland. The Scottish Medicines Consortium said semaglutide can now be prescribed for patients in a specialist weight loss management service. It can now be used as part of weight loss treatment, alongside a diet and exercise programme. "Used alongside a weight management programme including diet and exercise, semaglutide could assist carefully selected patients in their weight loss journey." Semaglutide has been available from pharmacies for weight loss privately under other brand names, such as Saxenda, since last year.

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