Mounjaro is more effective for weight loss than Ozempic—how does it work? And why does it cost so much?
A weight-loss drug more effective than Ozempic and Wegovy has recently been approved in Australia. The drug, tirzepatide, is sold under the brand name Mounjaro and affects feelings of hunger and fullness,
Am I eligible for a weight loss jab? Mounjaro to help get unemployed back to work
Patients will first be eligible to receive the drug if they have a BMI over 40 and at least three of specified weight-related health problems
How will weight loss drug trial for unemployed work?
All the evidence gathered from the five-year trial will be used to demonstrate the long-term effect of weight loss medication. Those behind the study say the results could help develop the care pathways set by health services for treating people with obesity.
UK's weight loss jab Mounjaro might help people get back to work: All about it
The UK government starts a trial offering weight loss drug Mounjaro to unemployed obese individuals to improve health and workforce reentry. The initiative is part of a five-year NHS strategy. Eli Lilly commits £279 million to address Britain's health challenges,
NHS to roll out Mounjaro weight loss jab to 1.6 million patients
In a phased rollout, the jabs eventually will be offered to those with a BMI of 35 or more and weight-related health problems
Could Weight-Loss Drugs Help Get People Back to Work? The U.K. Wants to Find Out.
The British government announced a multimillion dollar pharmaceutical partnership with Eli Lilly, including a trial that will study the impact of a weight-loss drug on work and productivity.
Mounjaro: controversial weight loss injections proposed for UK unemployed to boost workforce - side effects
The Health Secretary has suggested offering weight loss injections to the unemployed to help them return to work; Rising obesity rates also place a significant strain on the NHS,
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