GPs to get £3,000 bonus to maximise weight loss drug prescriptions
Bid to improve access to Mounjaro in England, but experts warn eligibility still tightly restricted.
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"Weight loss drugs can be a real game changer for those who need them."
— Wes Streeting , Politician
"This doesn't mean weight loss drugs will suddenly be available to everyone who wants them."
— Katharine Jenner , Activist
"While the headlines promise much, in reality there will be no change to NHS England's eligibility criteria."
— Katie Bramall , Academic
"GPs do not withhold treatment or prescribe based on financial incentives."
— Victoria Tzortziou Brown , Academic
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Representative of the Obesity Health Alliance.
Representative of the British Medical Association commenting on NHS drug access.
Member of the Royal College of GPs discussing treatment decisions.
Wes Streeting is the UK Health Secretary known for his focus on improving safety for cosmetic procedures.
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Bid to improve access to Mounjaro in England, but experts warn eligibility still tightly restricted.
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