You might hear in the news soon that weight loss injections can be prescribed by your GP from June.
Whilst this is true, the criteria to qualify is very strict.
Checklist
- Your BMI must be above 40.
- As well as a BMI over 40, you must have a confirmed diagnosis of at least four out of the following five health conditions:
- Hypertension (high blood pressure) needing medication
- Sleep apnoea (confirmed at a sleep clinic)
- Type 2 diabetes
- Cardiovascular disease (heart disease, vascular disease or stroke)
- Hypercholesterolaemia (high cholesterol)
You must meet the above criteria, GP’s will not prescribe for weight loss.
One Devon, Devon’s Integrated Care Board (ICB) are responsible for planning health services for Devon – if you have any further questions please contact them:
NHS Devon
Aperture House
Pynes Hill
Rydon Lane
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5AZ
Email: d-icb.corporateservices@nhs.net