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Obesity - Management
When should I consider prescribing drug treatment?
- Only consider drug treatment after dietary, physical activity, and behavioural approaches have been started and evaluated.
- Consider starting drug treatment in people with a BMI >= 35 kg/m2, or a BMI 27–35 kg/m2 if comorbidities are present.
- Provide drug treatment as part of an integrated approach to weight management.
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