Weight-loss jabs and the NHS: a 'national disgrace'?

Scotcast

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Weight-loss injections are not prescribed by the NHS, despite one in three Scots being obese.

Dr Mark Strachan (pictured), the new head of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, tells us why he believes this is a ‘national disgrace’.

Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Natalie Higgins.

Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk


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