Wegovy to play key role in UK obesity pilot scheme, says analyst

28 June 2023

The UK has recently announced a two-year pilot scheme aimed at tackling obesity, which has become a significant financial burden on the National Health Service (NHS).

With a budget of £40 million ($50 million) over two years, the program aims to reduce patient wait times for effective obesity drugs by enabling access through general practitioners and specialist pharmacies. While these measures are crucial for addressing the obesity crisis, long-term weight management support is also necessary, says data and analytics company GlobalData.

GlobalData’s recent report, “ Obesity: Seven-Market Drug Forecast and Market Analysis,” forecasts the UK obesity market to grow from $2.43 billion in 2021 to $37.06 billion in 2031. Forecasted drugs include Danish firm Novo Nordisk’s (NOV: N) Wegovy (semaglutide), which is set to be a top-selling drug by the end of the forecast period.

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