Drugs that combat obesity are under consideration for the first time for the World Health Organization's "essential medicines list," used to guide government purchasing decisions in low- and ...

WHO is considering adding drugs to combat obesity to its “essential medicines list," which could pave way for governments to recommend the products to lower income countries.

Advisers to the World Health Organization will consider next month whether to add liraglutide, the active ingredient in certain diabetes and obesity medications, to its list of essential medicines.

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LONDON, March 29 (Reuters) - Drugs that combat obesity are under consideration for the first time for the World Health Organization's "essential medicines list," used to guide government ...