Wegovy, which is delivered via injection, makes people feel fuller and more satisfied so they eat less.
A drug that can help people shed up to 10% of their body weight has been approved for use by NHS Scotland.
Delivered via an injection into the skin, the drug - marketed as Wegovy - makes people feel fuller so they eat less.But it can now be used as part of weight loss treatment, alongside a diet and exercise programme.
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