GPs will be paid bonuses worth millions of pounds if they prescribe fat jabs to their most obese patients under a new NHS contract. NHS England has implemented a phased 12-year rollout of the once-weekly injection, with only 220,000 patients prioritised in the first three years. Health Secretary Wes Streeting said: 'Weight-loss drugs can be a real game changer for those who need them. 'While long-overdue investment in general practice is welcome, GPs do not withhold treatment or prescribe based on financial incentives. 'The Government should be using the expertise pharmacies have in this area to support the NHS reach more patients, rather than overstretched GPs.

Source: Daily Mail February 23, 2026 23:05 UTC