Petitions/Subsidise private weight loss prescriptions to reduce obesity and health costs
StatusClosed
Opened26 Sept 2025
Closes26 Mar 2026
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
Milestones

Subsidise privately prescribed weight loss medications for people who cannot access them through the NHS, to help reduce long-term obesity-related health issues. We think this could promote fair access and reduce health inequalities.

Prices for private weight loss prescriptions have risen and we believe they are now unaffordable for most. Many patients rely on private access due to limited NHS provision. Without support, we think people may stop treatment, risking serious health issues. We believe a subsidy could help promote health equity, reduce obesity-related illness, and ease long-term NHS costs.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Charlie Maynard
1Charlie Maynard MP
Witney
5
Robin Swann
2Robin Swann MP
South Antrim
3
Euan Stainbank
3Euan Stainbank MP
Falkirk
3
Calum Miller
4Calum Miller MP
Bicester and Woodstock
2
Alex Burghart
5Alex Burghart MP
Brentwood and Ongar
2
Dr Roz Savage
6Dr Roz Savage MP
South Cotswolds
2
Steve Darling
7Steve Darling MP
Torbay
2
David Mundell
8David Mundell MP
Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
2
David Chadwick
9David Chadwick MP
Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
2
Alex Baker
10Alex Baker MP
Aldershot
1
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