📅 Published: 11 February 2026
NHS Clarifies Wegovy Referral Criteria in Latest Service Update
⚠️ Eligibility thresholds remain strict — many patients will still require specialist weight services.
What’s New?
Recent NHS communications have reiterated that Wegovy prescribing remains limited to:
- Patients meeting BMI thresholds
- With weight-related comorbidities
- Within specialist weight-management services
Direct GP prescribing is still not widely available in primary care.
What This Means for Patients
Many patients continue to:
- Face referral delays
- Experience postcode variation
- Seek private treatment while awaiting assessment
Eligibility overview:
Eligibility Guides
NHS calculator:
NHS Eligibility Calculator
Private vs NHS Context
NHS pathways are designed for:
- Severe obesity
- Structured tiered care
- Multidisciplinary support
Private prescribing remains faster but self-funded.
Compare providers:
UK Wegovy Providers
Bottom Line
This update clarifies policy — it does not expand access.
If you are borderline eligible, structured lifestyle documentation may help referral success.