Weight loss tablets have arrived – here’s what nurses need to know

With these new weight loss options approved for use in the UK, we look at how they compare to GLP-1 injections available on NHS prescription

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Nursing Standard
Published
2026-11-04
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https://doi.org/10.7748/ns.41.11.12.s6
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Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment
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Weight loss tablets have arrived – here’s what nurses need to know

Anita Kowalczyk
Nursing Standard
Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment
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Weight loss tablets have arrived – here’s what nurses need to know

Anita Kowalczyk
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Abstract

With these new weight loss options approved for use in the UK, we look at how they compare to GLP-1 injections available on NHS prescription

Nursing StandardVol. 41(11)
Openalex Percentile: Top 15%
Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment
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