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Steps taken towards making anti-obesity drug available for public patients

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Show Notes

a landmark assessment shows the anti-obesity drug, Wegovy is a safe and effective means of treating patients, that is also cost effective. Clinical Director of the National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics, Michael Barry has more details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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