
Why the wait for weight loss jabs on the NHS?
The "King Kong" of weight loss drugs, Mounjaro, should finally be available on the NHS. So, why are thousands of patients still waiting for a treatment that could transform their lives?
Mounjaro was meant to be rolled out across the NHS in England from 23 June for those with the highest clinical need.
However, a Sky News investigation has found it is only available in eight out of 42 NHS integrated care boards, prompting accusations of a "postcode lottery".
Many providers will not make it available until autumn, while nearly half of NHS boards said they will cap the number of people they…
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