Fewer than 800 Scots received weight loss injections on NHS despite approval
A BBC investigation found that fewer than 800 people in Scotland have received approved weight loss injections on the NHS since the treatments were authorized three years ago.
Limited availability across health boards
Fewer than half of Scotland's health boards currently offer these treatments specifically for weight loss. Most of the available prescriptions are part of small pilot schemes rather than standard care. Private prescriptions for drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro have increased significantly while public access remains restricted.
Government response on responsibility
The Scottish government stated that these medicines are part of a range of treatments for obesity. Individual health boards hold the responsibility for decisions regarding the availability of these specific medicines. Doctors have described the current situation as discriminatory and noted that it widens existing health inequalities.
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