Health · 13 September 2026

NHS weight loss jab patients face regaining weight from January

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Thousands of people who lost weight using Wegovy jabs on the NHS are approaching a two-year treatment limit. From January 2027, patients like Jess Martin, 33, will either have to pay about £240 monthly privately or stop the drug. Experts warn that stopping the medication makes weight regain almost certain, with one study finding patients regained 60% of weight within a year.

By BriefTea Editorial · 13 September 2026 at 16:21

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