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Ministry of Defence: Semaglutide

Asked by Mr Mark FrancoisConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 5 February 2025UIN 27120

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much his Department has spent on Semaglutide since 1 January 2024.

Answered by Al Carns

The Ministry of Defence has spent £49,900 on the drug semaglutide since the 1 Janurary 2024. Semaglutide is a diabetic medication used for the treatment of type two diabetes in military patients.

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