Question

A 48-year-old man with BMI 42 kg/m² and OSA on CPAP asks about pharmacological weight loss. No diabetes. Which is appropriate according to UK guidance?

Accepted Answer

Liraglutide/semaglutide as per obesity criteria

Answer

Orlistat as first-line pharmacotherapy

Answer

Start SGLT2 inhibitor

Answer

Metformin for weight loss

Answer

No pharmacotherapy indicated

Practice question

A 48-year-old man with BMI 42 kg/m² and OSA on CPAP asks about pharmacological weight loss. No diabetes. Which is appropriate according to UK guidance?