French GPs can now prescribe anti-obesity drugs, but not everyone is convinced
- Posted on August 27, 2025
- By Le Monde
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French GPs can now prescribe anti-obesity drugs, but not everyone is convinced
France's medicine safety agency has decided to broaden access to Wegovy and Mounjaro, which are not reimbursed by the French national health insurance, and to lower the obesity threshold required for a prescription. Some medical professionals are concerned that the new rules could lead to misuse.
