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Is the Wegovy pill effective for people with a BMI under 30?

The Wegovy pill is mainly intended for adults with obesity, or adults who are overweight and have weight-related health conditions. For new treatment, this usually means a BMI of 30 or above, or 27 or above with a relevant health risk. People who have already started treatment may continue below these thresholds if they are still benefiting and it is clinically appropriate.

Key points:

• Wegovy is mainly intended for people with obesity or overweight with weight-related risks.
• New treatment is not usually started at a BMI under 27 unless clinically justified.
• Some continuation pathways may allow treatment below BMI 30, depending on response and suitability.
• Patients with a lower BMI should only continue treatment after healthcare professional review.

This text has been fact-checked for accuracy by Sorin Romaniuc, Pharmacist at medino.