New weight loss support from community pharmacies

Community pharmacy teams can now refer adults living with obesity & other conditions to the twelve-week online NHS weight management programme. Adults can start within 10 days of visiting their local pharmacy, with support including one-to-one coaching from a weight loss expert.

SPS commentary:

Adults from white backgrounds are eligible to join the programme with a BMI of 30+, alongside a diagnosis of hypertension, diabetes or both. Adults from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds are eligible to join the programme with a lower BMI of 27.5+, along with a diagnosis of hypertension, diabetes or both – due to an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes at a lower BMI.

NHS England