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Radio 5 Live,07 Jun 2023,6 mins

Is the so-called ‘skinny jab’ the silver bullet we've been waiting for?

Voice of the UK

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GPs in England could start offering weight-loss jabs to patients, after the government launched a 40 million pound pilot scheme of the Wegovy drug. It was approved for use on the NHS after research suggested users could shed more than 10% of their body weight. 5 Live listeners shared their experiences with Nicky Campbell.

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