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The licensed indication for weight management includes: Body mass index (BMI) 30 kg/m , or 27 kg/m with weight-related comorbidities (such as hypertension, dyslipidaemia, obstructive sleep apnoea, or cardiovascular disease) Use as an adjunct to reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity However, NHS access may be more restrictive than the licensed indication, typically requiring assessment through specialist weight management services and meeting specific NICE criteria
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The company also noted that because only semaglutide is going off-patent, lower prices are expected for semaglutide medications but not necessarily for other products such as Mounjaro or Zepbound