Weight loss medicines in England
A briefing on the licensing, regulation and supply of new weight loss medications in England.

MPs will debate e-petition 300027, relating to research into childhood cancers on Monday 7 December 2020 at 4.30pm. This House of Commons Library briefing provides background information to the debate.
e-petition 300027, relating to research into childhood cancers (203 KB , PDF)
This briefing has been produced ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall on Monday 7 December at 4.30 pm on e-Petition 300027, relating to funding for research into childhood cancers. The debate will be opened by Tonia Antoniazzi MP.
e-petition 300027, relating to research into childhood cancers (203 KB , PDF)
A briefing on the licensing, regulation and supply of new weight loss medications in England.
The Rare Cancers Bill 2024-2025 second reading is scheduled for Friday 14 March 2025. This is a private members' bill.
28% of adults in England are obese and a further 36% are overweight. This briefing covers statistics on obesity among adults and children in the UK.