The once-a-week injection called Wegovy, said to be used by some celebrities, blunts appetite
Boots have not said how much it will cost, but according toThe guidance also says people should only stay on the medication for a maximum of two years.You need to be overweight or obese to be able to go on it, and it must be prescribed by a doctor.
Boots will soon be offering an online service once the drug, made by Novo Nordisk, becomes available in the UK. It mimics the action of a hormone, called GLP-1, that makes people feel fuller and less hungry, so they eat less.used alongside a healthy diet and exercise, semaglutide helped obese people lose a 10th of their body weight - about two stone on average.A spokesperson at Boots said: "It can be an effective medicine to achieve sustained weight loss when used alongside a reduced calorie diet, increased physical activity and healthy lifestyle choices.
"The Boots Online Doctor Weight Loss Treatment service is for customers who are worried that their weight is impacting their health. Customers will have access to treatment following their completion of an online consultation form, which will be assessed by a clinician. "Those who are offered treatment will receive follow-up touchpoints and support from the Boots Online Doctor service throughout their weight loss journey, and can access advice and support from our pharmacy teams in stores."
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