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The Independent
an hour ago
- The Independent
Warning issued to patients after using weight-loss jabs
Health chiefs have raised concerns about patients regaining weight after stopping popular weight-loss drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro, calling for robust support to prevent them from piling on the pounds again. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice), the UK's health watchdog, highlighted research indicating that many individuals regain weight if not adequately supported after ceasing treatment. Nice stressed that those coming off the drugs should be offered "structured advice and follow-up support" to mitigate weight gain. This guidance specifically applies to individuals receiving these treatments through the NHS. However, an estimated 1.5 million people in the UK are currently using weight-loss injections, with the vast majority paying privately. These individuals will not be eligible for NHS support once their treatment concludes. Over the next three years, approximately 240,000 people deemed to have the "greatest need" are anticipated to receive Mounjaro, also known as tirzepatide, via the NHS. The new 'quality standard' from Nice says that NHS patients should be monitored for at least a year after they complete treatment, and extra support should be offered if needed. It emphasises building 'long-term behavioural habits, use self-monitoring tools, and draw on wider support – from online communities to family-led interventions and local activities'. This standard, a type of guidance for the health services in England and Wales, sets out expectations for health providers including how they should support patients. 'Successful weight management doesn't end when medication stops or when someone completes a behavioural programme,' said Professor Jonathan Benger, deputy chief executive and chief medical officer at Nice. 'We know that the transition period after treatment is crucial, and people need structured support to maintain the positive changes they've made. 'This new standard makes sure services provide that vital continuity of care, and it supports the NHS 10 Year Plan to shift from a 'sickness service' to a genuine health service focused on prevention.' Dr Rebecca Payne, chair of Nice's Quality Standards Advisory Committee, added: 'Weight management is a long-term journey, not a short-term fix. 'The evidence is clear that advice and support for maintaining weight after stopping medicines or completing behavioural interventions can help prevent weight regain and enable people to experience lasting benefits. 'We've seen excellent examples of services that already provide comprehensive discharge planning and ongoing support. 'This quality standard will help ensure all healthcare providers adopt these best practices, giving every person the best chance of maintaining their weight management success over the long term. 'This standard ensures healthcare services are equipped to provide that essential ongoing support.' Commenting, Henry Gregg, chief executive of the National Pharmacy Association, said: ' Pharmacies take their responsibilities seriously to provide full wrap around support to patients trying to achieve a healthy weight. 'We know that although medication can be effective in speeding up weight loss in some people, it is not a silver bullet and patients need to make long term lifestyle changes to make their weight loss sustainable. 'The current NHS roll out of weight loss treatment is very small, with only a handful of patients receiving it and it will continue to be the case that the vast majority of eligible patients will be seen by their pharmacy.' Professor Kamila Hawthorne, chairwoman of the Royal College of GPs, said: 'There is no one-size-fits-all approach to tackling obesity – what works for one patient will likely not work for another and, as with any medication, weight-loss drugs do not come without risk. 'It's also the case that patients will likely need support to sustain their weight loss once they stop taking the medication. As such, this is important and sensible guidance from Nice. 'As a college, we've been clear that whilst weight loss medications have significant potential benefits for patients who are struggling to lose weight, they mustn't be seen as a 'silver bullet' and ensuring access to sufficient 'wraparound' services – particularly for when patients come off their medication – will be key to optimal health outcomes.'
Daily Mail
an hour ago
- Daily Mail
Wegovy and Mounjaro patients should be monitored for at least a YEAR after stopping drugs, watchdog says
Patients should be monitored for a year after stopping weight loss jabs to prevent them piling the pounds back on, new guidelines say. The drugs' watchdog is concerned about the number of people regaining weight after coming off the likes of Wegovy and Mounjaro. They must now be offered 'structured advice and follow-up support' to help them maintain healthy lifestyles for the long-term, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) said. Its guidance applies to everyone who obtains the treatments through the NHS in England and Wales - and healthcare workers are expected to comply immediately. An estimated 1.5 million people are taking weight loss jabs in the UK but the vast majority are paying around £200 a month to obtain them privately. Some 240,000 people with 'greatest need' are set to receive Mounjaro, also known as tirzepatide, through the NHS over the next three years. The new 'quality standard' from Nice tells health providers they should monitor NHS patients for at least a year after they complete treatment and offer extra tailored support if needed. It says: 'This could include practical advice from programmes like NHS Better Health on changing daily habits or making adjustments at home or work to avoid slipping back.' The guidance emphasises the need to establish 'long-term behavioural habits' and suggests the use of regular check-ins, community support groups, local activity classes, and help developing 'sustainable routines'. Studies found people injected with semaglutide, the active ingredient in Wegovy and Ozempic, lost 14 per cent of their body weight over 72 weeks. And those taking Mounjaro, known as the 'king kong' of weight-loss jabs, lost 20 per cent of their body weight over the the same period. But research also shows that many people regain weight after stopping treatment if they do not get the right help. Health officials say this can negatively affect their physical and mental health. Professor Jonathan Benger, deputy chief executive and chief medical officer at Nice, said: 'Successful weight management doesn't end when medication stops or when someone completes a behavioural programme. 'We know that the transition period after treatment is crucial, and people need structured support to maintain the positive changes they've made. 'This new standard makes sure services provide that vital continuity of care, and it supports the NHS 10 Year Plan to shift from a 'sickness service' to a genuine health service focused on prevention.' In England, 29 per cent of adults are obese and 64 per cent or overweight or obese. Obesity places extra pressure on the NHS and wider economy by increasing the risk type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancer and musculoskeletal problems. Estimates suggest obesity costs the NHS £11.4 billion a year, with a wider economic impact of £74.3 billion due to lost productivity, unemployment and increased demand for social care. Dr Rebecca Payne, chair of Nice's Quality Standards Advisory Committee, added: 'Weight management is a long-term journey, not a short-term fix. 'The evidence is clear that advice and support for maintaining weight after stopping medicines or completing behavioural interventions can help prevent weight regain and enable people to experience lasting benefits. 'We've seen excellent examples of services that already provide comprehensive discharge planning and ongoing support. 'This quality standard will help ensure all healthcare providers adopt these best practices, giving every person the best chance of maintaining their weight management success over the long term. 'This standard ensures healthcare services are equipped to provide that essential ongoing support.' Professor Kamila Hawthorne, chair of the Royal College of GPs, said: 'There is no one-size fits all approach to tackling obesity - what works for one patient will likely not work for another, and as with any medication, weight-loss drugs do not come without risk. 'It's also the case that patients will likely need support to sustain their weight loss once they stop taking the medication. 'As such, this is important and sensible guidance from NICE. 'As a College we've been clear that whilst weight loss medications have significant potential benefits for patients who are struggling to lose weight, they mustn't be seen as a 'silver bullet', and ensuring access to sufficient 'wraparound" services – particularly for when patients come off their medication – will be key to optimal health outcomes. 'We need to see a greater focus on prevention, stopping people becoming overweight in the first place so they don't require a medical intervention later.' Henry Gregg, chief executive of the National Pharmacy Association, said: 'Pharmacies take their responsibilities seriously to provide full wrap around support to patients trying to achieve a healthy weight. 'We know that although medication can be effective in speeding up weight loss in some people, it is not a silver bullet and patients need to make long term lifestyle changes to make their weight loss sustainable. 'The current NHS roll out of weight loss treatment is very small, with only a handful of patients receiving it and it will continue to be the case that the vast majority of eligible patients will be seen by their pharmacy.'
Times
an hour ago
- Times
Ozempic patients ‘need support for a year after treatment'
People should be supported for up to a year after stopping weight-loss medications to prevent them from regaining weight, guidance has said. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) said that patients should be given 'structured advice and follow-up support' after ceasing treatment with medications such as Mounjaro or Wegovy to help them build 'long-term behavioural habits'. The regulator said that research showed that without the right help, many people gained weight again after stopping treatment. An estimated 1.5 million people are taking weight-loss jabs in Britain, with the vast majority paying for them privately. An estimated 240,000 people with the 'greatest need' are expected to receive Mounjaro on the NHS over the next tree years. The guidance on post-treatment care is for those offered the treatments on the health service, and so those receiving it privately will not be eligible for NHS support afterwards. The new standard from Nice says that patients should be monitored for up to a year after treatment, with extra support offered if needed, including online communities and family-based interventions. Nice says support should help patients to build 'long-term behavioural habits, use self-monitoring tools, and draw on wider support — from online communities to family led interventions and local activities'. Professor Jonathan Benger, deputy chief executive and chief medical officer at Nice, said: 'Successful weight management doesn't end when medication stops or when someone completes a behavioural programme. We know that the transition period after treatment is crucial, and people need structured support to maintain the positive changes they've made. 'This new standard makes sure services provide that vital continuity of care, and it supports the NHS ten-year plan to shift from a 'sickness service' to a genuine health service focused on prevention.' Dr Rebecca Payne, chairwoman of Nice's quality standards advisory committee, added: 'Weight management is a long-term journey, not a short-term fix. 'The evidence is clear that advice and support for maintaining weight after stopping medicines or completing behavioural interventions can help prevent weight regain and enable people to experience lasting benefits. 'We've seen excellent examples of services that already provide comprehensive discharge planning and ongoing support. 'This quality standard will help ensure all healthcare providers adopt these best practices, giving every person the best chance of maintaining their weight management success over the long term.' Experts have urged pharmacies supplying the drugs privately to also take heed of the guidance. Henry Gregg, the chief executive of the National Pharmacy Association said: 'Pharmacies take their responsibilities seriously to provide full wraparound support to patients trying to achieve a healthy weight. 'We know that although medication can be effective in speeding up weight loss in some people, it is not a silver bullet and patients need to make long-term lifestyle changes to make their weight loss sustainable. 'The current NHS roll out of weight-loss treatment is very small, with only a handful of patients receiving it, and it will continue to be the case that the vast majority of eligible patients will be seen by their pharmacy. 'Obesity is one of the biggest health challenges of our generation. 'If the government want to scale up the NHS roll out to help more patients, they should use the massive skills and expertise of pharmacies and fund them to reach millions more of those most in need of help.'
