Semaglutide
Commons · Question 17866 · Tabled 10 Jul 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 18 Aug 2026
Question
Asked by Rupert Lowe
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has independently assessed the clinical benefits and effectiveness of Wegovy.
Answer
Answered by James Frith, 18 Aug 2026
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is the independent body responsible for developing authoritative, evidence-based recommendations for the National Health Service on whether new licensed medicines represent a clinically and cost...