Thousands of patients are heartbroken as NHS doctors increasingly refuse prescriptions for life-changing obesity medications like Mounjaro and Wegovy. ITVX reports patients are left in tears, struggling to access treatments that could dramatically improve their health.
A postcode lottery now dictates access, with only eight out of 38 NHS care boards currently providing these drugs, according to Sky News. Mounjaro, dubbed the "King Kong" of weight loss jabs, is proving particularly difficult to obtain.
DR ELLIE, a leading voice in health, offers guidance on navigating the system, highlighting potential avenues for free NHS access. These medications, which work by regulating blood sugar and appetite, are proving highly effective for many battling obesity—a condition affecting over a quarter of adults in the UK.
The growing demand and limited availability are creating a frustrating situation for those desperately seeking help.
