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NHS Weight-Loss Jab Faces Funding Crisis, 'Postcode Lottery' Emerges

9/5/2025

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The NHS lacks funding for the Mounjaro weight-loss jab, potentially treating only 20% of eligible patients.
Research shows only nine out of 40 Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) can fund treatment for 70% of eligible patients.
Some ICBs may tighten prescribing criteria due to funding issues.
Coventry and Warwickshire ICB can treat only 21% of its eligible patients.
Health experts label the funding model a "postcode lottery" for obesity care.

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Story summary

The NHS lacks funding for the Mounjaro weight-loss jab, potentially treating only 20% of eligible patients.
Research shows only nine out of 40 Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) can fund treatment for 70% of eligible patients.
Some ICBs may tighten prescribing criteria due to funding issues.
Coventry and Warwickshire ICB can treat only 21% of its eligible patients.
Health experts label the funding model a "postcode lottery" for obesity care.