Beyond lifestyle interventions: exploring the potential of anti-obesity medications in the UK

Summary In the UK, over one‐quarter of the adult population have obesity (body mass index ≥30 kg m −2 ). This has major implications for patients’ health and the National Health Service. Despite published studies showing that significant weight loss can be achieved and maintained in primary care, and guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, weight management services are inconsistently implemented. This may be due...