Kalogeraki A, Kafousi M, Ieromonachou P, Giannikaki E, Vrekoussis T, Zoras O, et al
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That dropped to 58% in 2023 as many people are now taking medications such as Ozempic and Rybelsus off-label for obesity, as well as Wegovy on-label
The medication, which is part of a drug class glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1), can reduce the risk of a stroke, heart attack, or death in adults who have type 2 diabetes, along with heart and blood vessel disease
Based on the MHRA approval, Wegovy tablets may be prescribed alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity to adults in the UK who have either: a BMI of 30 or above