NHS Western Isles prescribes weight loss drugs at triple the rate
A new report finds significant variation between Scotland's health boards in how they prescribe new medicines. NHS Western Isles is prescribing weight loss drugs at three times the rate of other boards. The gap raises questions about how consistently newer treatments are used across Scotland.
ContextContext: Drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide are widely used for obesity and diabetes, and Scotland's NHS is split into regional health boards that run their own services. NHS Western Isles serves the Outer Hebrides, islands off Scotland's west coast.
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