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PAD Profile : Semaglutide - Weight management in adults

Keywords :
obesity, weight loss, weight management, overweight
Brand Names Include :
Wegovy

Traffic Light Status

Status 1 of 1.

Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Pre-filled pen
  • Subcutaneous injection (sc)
Trust Alignment :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Links :
BNF NICE SPC
NFD1
R
NICE
Comments :
No comments returned.

Guidelines

The following guidelines are available for this indication.

Other Drugs

Other Indications

Additional Documents

Type
Document
Review Date

Committee Recommendations

Date
Committee Name
Narrative
06 December 2023
Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC)

The Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee has agreed semaglutide for obesity and weight management in line with NICE TA875.

A RED traffic light status has been agreed.

Please Note that there will be a phased implementation in line with the guidance issued by the Society for Endocrinology and Obesity Management Collaborative UK.  Initially patients who meet the eligibility criteria listed in phase 1 of the guidance will be prioritised for referral to the specialist weight management service to allow those with the combination of highest and most urgent clinical need to be assessed.

Please see guidelines for further information

Associated BNF Codes

06. Endocrine System
06.01.02. Antidiabetic drugs
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