The health committee says the plan for 220,000 people to get this jab for free in 2028 is a 'woefully small number' and 'unambitious' this represents only 6% of eligible people. More than a million have paid privately for the weight-loss injections.
MPs say streamlining support for patients could reduce bill. They say it also makes financial sense because of cost of obesity to economy. Committee also called for crackdown on black market for weight loss drugs.
Obesity should be treated as serious health condition, like diabetes. "people can spend their entire life battling with their weight," says moran. Behavioural support, weight-loss medications, bariatric surgery remain patchy.
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