Your GP will likely refer you to a specialist weight management service for assessment and potential initiation of Wegovy, as NHS prescribing typically occurs within these services rather than in primary care
Functional medicine certification does not expand a providers legal scope of practice
Alongside Apotex, a growing cohort of manufacturers is advancing generic or follow-on versions of semaglutide and tirzepatide
Clinical evidence documents: Reduced fasting blood glucose and improved insulin sensitivity Reduction in visceral fat linked to cardiovascular disease Improvements in blood pressure for patients with hypertension at baseline In men, reduced body fat improves testosterone-to-estrogen balance, since fat tissue converts testosterone to estrogen via aromatase In women, reduced visceral fat supports more stable hormonal signaling, especially relevant during perimenopause and menopause How Tirzepatide Differs from Traditional Weight Loss Traditional diets force a calorie deficit through willpower
Jefferson Health in Philadelphia recently faced roughly $180 million from insurance division losses in 2025, with about one-third of that financial strain driven by soaring costs for GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Zepbound