1.7 Obesity
NICE CG43 - This guideline covers preventing children, young people and adults becoming overweight or obese. It outlines how the NHS, local authorities, early years’ settings, schools and workplaces can increase physical activity levels and make dietary improvements among their target populations.
Obesity prevention see Gastro-intestinal system - guidance page Obesity prevention NICE Guidance CG43 or NICE CG43
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Wegovy (semaglutide), see NICE TA875, is for specialist prescribing only when used for weight management in line with the NICE TA.
It is only available via Tier 3 services within Kent and Medway. Only commissioned obesity services are able to undertake the appropriate level of service.
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NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) does not support the off-label use (including weight loss) of Ozempic or other GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide 1) receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) outside of product licenses.
At this time, it is imperative that all GLP-1 RAs (prescribed by brand) are ONLY prescribed for the treatment and management of type 2 diabetes. This is in the interest of patient safety for existing patients already on these medications.
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Saxenda (liraglutide), see NICE TA664, is for specialist prescribing only when used for weight management in line with the NICE TA.
Saxenda (liraglutide), see NICE TA664, is for specialist prescribing only when used for weight management in line with the NICE TA.
**Saxenda has been affected by the national supply issues of GLP-1 RAs. Until the supply chain is restored, no referrals onto the Saxenda pathway will be accepted by the Tier 3 provider.**
Saxenda is for SPECIALIST prescribing only.
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| 3 pre-filled disposable injection |
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Wegovy (semaglutide), see NICE TA875, is for specialist prescribing only when used for weight management in line with the NICE TA.
It is only available via Tier 3 services within Kent and Medway. Only commissioned obesity services are able to undertake the appropriate level of service.
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| 1 pre-filled disposable injection |
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| 1 pre-filled disposable injection |
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| 1 pre-filled disposable injection |
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| 1 pre-filled disposable injection |
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| 1 pre-filled disposable injection |
- First Line Choice
- On Formulary
- Specialist Initiation Only
- Hospital Only
- KMPT Initiation Only