Question

A 49-year-old woman with obesity (BMI 36 kg/m²) has tried diet and exercise for 12 months with minimal weight loss. She has hypertension and obstructive sleep apnoea. What is the most appropriate indication for considering pharmacological weight loss therapy in Australian practice?

Accepted Answer

BMI ≥30 kg/m² with at least one obesity-related comorbidity

Answer

Only when BMI exceeds 50 kg/m²

Answer

Any patient who requests weight loss medication regardless of BMI

Answer

Only when bariatric surgery is contraindicated

Answer

Only in people without comorbidities

Practice question

A 49-year-old woman with obesity (BMI 36 kg/m²) has tried diet and exercise for 12 months with minimal weight loss. She has hypertension and obstructive sleep apnoea. What is the most appropriate indication for considering pharmacological weight loss therapy in Australian practice?