GP Press Digest – week to 12 September 2026

GPs must not prescribe semaglutide for CVD risk without 'written confirmation' of funding · RCGP opposes NHS England's proposals for neighbourhood contracts 'in their current form' …

GP Press Digest

GP Press Digest – week to 12 September 2026

Published 12 September 2026 · GP Press Digest

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  1. GPs must not prescribe semaglutide for CVD risk without 'written confirmation' of funding

    Pulse Prescribing & medicines, Contracts & funding Read at Pulse ↗

    In brief

    GPs should get written confirmation of ICB commissioning before prescribing semaglutide for CVD risk reduction.

  2. RCGP opposes NHS England's proposals for neighbourhood contracts 'in their current form'

    Pulse PCNs & neighbourhoods Read at Pulse ↗

    In brief

    The RCGP does not support NHS England's proposed neighbourhood contract models in their current form.