You may be eligible if you meet NICE criteria , such as: Having type 2 diabetes not well-controlled with other treatments Having obesity with certain weight-related health risks However: NHS prescribing is subject to strict guidelines Availability can vary between NHS trusts Weight loss prescriptions like Wegovy are currently prioritised for people meeting very specific criteria and via specialist weight management services You must have a consultation (online or in person) with a qualified prescriber A full medical history and sometimes recent blood tests may be required You can be prescribed GLP-1s for weight management even if you dont meet NHS criteria, provided the prescriber considers it safe and appropriate Youll need to pay for the medication in full and costs vary widely between providers Repeat prescriptions usually require regular reviews (often every 412 weeks) Most GLP-1s come in a prefilled injection pen designed for easy self-administration
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But better really depends on you Ozempic is a once-weekly injection and works on gut hormones, while Contrave is a daily pill that targets brain pathways, making it potentially more effective if emotional or reward-driven eating is your main struggle
