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Britain’s Obesity Crisis: Are Weight-Loss Drugs the Answer?
A new generation of anti-obesity drugs are being hailed as game changers for the NHS and for millions of patients. Is the NHS ready for a revolution in treating obesity?
A new generation of anti-obesity drugs are being hailed as game changers for the NHS and for millions of patients. So-called 'skinny jabs' like Wegovy have largely been the preserve of celebrities and those with the money to buy them privately, but now the NHS is beginning to roll them out. So will they live up to the hype, how available will they be, and is the NHS ready for a revolution in treating obesity?
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Sat 20 Jan 2024
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reporter | Michelle Ackerley |
| Director | Luke Mendham |
| Producer | Luke Mendham |
| Executive Producer | Adam Grimley |
| Executive Producer | Mike Lewis |
| Editor | Karen Wightman |
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Mon 15 Jan 2024 20:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Scotland, Scotland HD & Nightlight- Mon 15 Jan 2024 20:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
- Mon 15 Jan 2024 22:40Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One Scotland & Scotland HD only
- Sat 20 Jan 2024 01:55
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