Update on GLP-1 type medications in NHS Forth Valley
Trizepatide (Mounjaro), Semaglutide (Wegovy) and Liraglutide (Saxenda) are types of medication known as glucagon-like peptide receptor agonists (Commonly known as GLP-1 medicines). They work by helping people to feel fuller and may help reduce appetite or hunger.
NHS Forth Valley has been testing a new service (from February 2026) to support people living with obesity who may benefit from GLP-1 medicines. These medicines can help people manage their weight and improve their overall health.
As this was a test of a new pathway, only a limited number of patients could be included. This allowed us to safely trial the service and understand how best to deliver this type of care. The service has now reached its planned capacity, and we are not currently accepting new referrals.
We are continuing to evaluate the service and use what we learn to help plan how patients may be able to access this type of treatment safely in the future. Further updates will be shared when available.
Guidance on the use of these medications has been produced the UK Government
If you are purchasing these medicines via a private prescriber, you can find out more about how they work and possible side effects here: Diabetes and weight loss medication | NHS inform
Our Adult Weight Management service provides a range of programmes that are suitable for adults over the age of 18, living in the Forth Valley area. Unfortunately, they are not suitable if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Our team offers free advice and information to support you make healthier lifestyle changes, to help you lower your weight and keep it off. We deliver programmes as group sessions and as one-to-one appointments to support you on your weight loss journey. We can help you select the best programme to suit your individual needs and preferences.
Some of our programmes have specific criteria that has to be met – for example, you must have a specific medical condition or a Body Mass Index (BMI) over a certain range.
- Calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI) using the NHS BMI calculator.
- For information and resources for children and teenagers under the age of 18, visit the Child Healthy Weight section.
You can look through the options below to see what programmes we currently offer. If you would like to access any of these, please complete and submit our self-referral form
