For individuals with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m or above (or 27.5 kg/m for people from South Asian, Chinese, other Asian, Middle Eastern, Black African, or African-Caribbean backgrounds), NICE recommends considering pharmacological interventions alongside lifestyle changes when dietary and exercise modifications alone have been insufficient
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Individual outcomes vary based on numerous factors including age, baseline health, dietary habits, activity level, and consistency of use
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