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Britain鈥檚 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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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 20:00
    91热爆 One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Scotland, Scotland HD & Nightlight
  • Mon 15 Jan 2024 20:30
    91热爆 One Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
  • Mon 15 Jan 2024 22:40
    91热爆 One Scotland & Scotland HD only
  • Sat 20 Jan 2024 01:55
    91热爆 Two

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