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Who is getting weight loss jags on the NHS in Scotland?

Who is getting weight loss jags on the NHS in Scotland?
BBC Health Extra Thursday 15 October 2026, 10:02 UTC 1 min read
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Fewer than 800 Scots have received jabs for weight loss on the NHS despite them being approved for use three years ago, BBC News has found.

Fewer than 800 Scots have received jabs for weight loss on the NHS despite them being approved for use three years ago, BBC News has found.
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