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Patients should be educated about gradual dose titration to minimize gastrointestinal side effects

NICE guidance on obesity management (CG189 and recent technology appraisals) recommends a stepwise approach: First-line: Lifestyle interventions including dietary modification, increased physical activity, and behavioural support Pharmacotherapy: Consider when BMI 35 kg/m (or 30 kg/m with comorbidities) and lifestyle measures have been insufficient Licensed options: Orlistat remains a primary pharmacological option in NHS formularies, with GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide (Wegovy) now available through specialist services for those with BMI 35 kg/m (or 30 kg/m with comorbidities) and at least one weight-related comorbidity Bariatric surgery: Considered for those with BMI 40 kg/m (or 35 kg/m with comorbidities) when other measures have failed NICE guidance emphasises using licensed medications with established safety profiles and does not recommend combining weight loss drugs without robust evidence

16 The results showed that almost no plasma semaglutide was measurable in the fed state, demonstrating that postprandial administration of oral semaglutide leads to a remarkable reduction in absorption

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