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Semaglutide
Wegovy
Routinely available
SMC (SMC2497)
28/05/2025

Indication

For the treatment of obesity prioritised for use in those with a BMI of ≥38kg/m2 (≥35kg/m2 for members of minority ethnic groups known to be at equivalent risk of the consequences of obesity at a lower BMI than the white population) in the presence of at least one weight-related comorbidity. For ...

For the treatment of obesity prioritised for use in those with a BMI of ≥38kg/m2 (≥35kg/m2 for members of minority ethnic groups known to be at equivalent risk of the consequences of obesity at a lower BMI than the white population) in the presence of at least one weight-related comorbidity. For more information refer to Consensus statement: national criteria for the prioritisation of glucagon like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) and GLP-1 RA/glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide receptor agonists (GIP RAs) for the treatment of obesity in NHS Scotland NHS Scotland - Publications

Therapeutic Area

Endocrine system

Status Description

Routinely available in line with national guidance

Formulation

0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 1.7mg, and 2.4mg FlexTouch solution for injection in pre-filled pen

Comments

Individual Board care pathways are being developed. (May 25) Routinely available in line with local guidance and the paediatric license extension in line with approvals in older age groups.

Link to Advice

SMC2497

Advice Published

09/10/2023

SMC Submission Type

Full

SMC Status

Restricted