Henry Gregg, Chief Executive of the National Pharmacy Association said:
"Although more details are needed, this is a very significant announcement and could be game changing in reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes, one of the leading causes of death in the UK.
"Community pharmacists have provided weight loss treatment for a number of years now and have extensive expertise in this area.
"If the NHS wants to reach millions of patients in the greatest health need in communities up and down the country, they should mobilise the pharmacy network to deliver this turbo charged weight management programme."
