1) Educational material about obesity

Novo Nordisk has created training resources  for healthcare professionals (HCPs) and patients, which aim to educate and raise awareness about obesity.

To obtain copies of these materials register your interest here and we will put you into contact with your local Novo Nordisk representative (BDM).

You can also access additional training from the Novo Nordisk weight academy, which can be accessed here. 

Resources for Healthcare professionals about Wegovy can be
found here

2) Training – England only

1. PHE All Our Health bitesize training and assessment on adult obesity (for all non-registered patient-facing staff who provide health advice)

2. PHE All Our Health bitesize training and assessment for childhood obesity (for all non-registered patient-facing staff who provide health advice)

3. CPPE weight management for adults: understanding the management of obesity e-learning (for all registered healthcare professionals) – E-learning and Assessment

3) NHS Digital Weight Management Programme (England)

Pharmacy teams must also have targeted conversations with patients regarding healthy weight and refer eligible patients to the NHS Digital Weight Management programme and/or Local Authority funded tier 2 weight management services. Further information about this can be found at the following two NHS England links:

Information for healthcare professionals

Information for community pharmacies

There are no contractual weight management services, pharmacy training or referral requirements in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. Any future developments will be added here.