Wegovy weight-loss pills to be available for patients in UK to buy
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EN: The Present Perfect Tense (have/has + past participle) is used here to describe a recent action that has a direct impact on the present situation. In this context, it highlights that the approval is now officially in effect.
The government has announced new health guidelines.
EN: The Passive Voice (to be + past participle) is used in the infinitive phrase 'to be sold'. This structure focuses on the action being performed on the subject (the pills) rather than who is performing the action.
The books are ready to be sent to the library.
EN: In the UK, the 'medicines regulator' refers to the MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency). Their approval is a critical legal requirement before any drug can be marketed or sold in the country, ensuring safety and efficacy.
EN: The phrase 'of its kind' is an idiomatic expression used to describe something that is unique or the first within a specific category or group.
This is the only museum of its kind in the world.
EN: The 'to-infinitive' (to + verb) is used here as an adjective phrase to modify the noun 'tablet', explaining its purpose or a specific achievement.
He was the first person to arrive at the party.
EN: In the UK, 'regulation approval' usually refers to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). This is a significant milestone because medical standards in the UK are known to be very strict.
EN: Non-restrictive Relative Clause: The word 'which' introduces extra information about 'the drug'. It is separated by a comma and is not essential to identify the noun it follows.
He bought the house, which was built in 1920.
EN: Past Participle as Adjective: 'Called' is a past participle used here as an adjective to modify 'substance', functioning like a shortened relative clause (which is called).
I live in a city called Taipei.
EN: Novo Nordisk is a major Danish pharmaceutical company. The mention of 'semaglutide' refers to the active ingredient used in both Wegovy (for weight loss) and Ozempic (for diabetes), which have gained significant global media attention recently.
EN: The Present Perfect Tense ('has become') is used here to describe an action that happened at an unspecified time in the past and has a result or relevance in the present.
The company has become a leader in the tech industry.
EN: The phrase 'the third... to approve' uses an infinitive ('to approve') to modify an ordinal number ('the third country'), indicating which action the subject is the third to perform.
She was the first person to arrive at the party.
EN: The mention of the UK, United States, and United Arab Emirates highlights the global rollout of weight-loss medications. The UAE is often among the first countries to approve new pharmaceutical treatments due to its fast-tracked regulatory processes and high obesity rates.
EN: Appositives are nouns or noun phrases that follow another noun to explain or identify it. In this sentence, 'a senior leader at Novo Nordisk' identifies who Emil Kongshøj Larsen is.
Mr. Smith, my English teacher, is very kind.
EN: The verb 'call' can be used in a complex transitive structure: 'call + object + object complement'. Here, 'it' is the object and 'a landmark approval' is the complement describing the object.
They called the new project a success.
EN: Novo Nordisk is a major Danish pharmaceutical company. The mention of its leader highlights the corporate significance of the UK's approval of Wegovy. 'Landmark' is a common term in business and law to describe a decision that sets a significant precedent.
EN: The verb 'help' can be followed by an object and then either a bare infinitive (verb without 'to') or a full infinitive (with 'to'). In this sentence, 'help more people... get' uses the bare infinitive form.
This new app will help you organize your daily schedule.
EN: The phrase 'get access to' is a common collocation meaning to have the opportunity or right to use or see something, often used with services or information.
Students can get access to the library 24 hours a day.
EN: The mention of 'obesity care' reflects a shift in healthcare policy in the UK, where obesity is increasingly treated as a medical condition requiring structured intervention rather than just a lifestyle issue.
EN: The 'that' clause is used as a noun clause (object) after reporting verbs like 'note', 'say', or 'think' to state a fact or opinion.
She noted that the meeting was canceled.
EN: Non-restrictive relative clauses are introduced by 'which' and a comma. They provide extra information about the preceding clause or noun phrase rather than defining it.
He won the race, which surprised everyone.
EN: The mention of the UK being the first European country to approve the pill highlights the regulatory competition and health policy leadership within the region, especially post-Brexit.
EN: Present Perfect Passive (have been + past participle): This structure is used to describe an action that has happened at an unspecified time in the past and has a result in the present, where the subject receives the action.
The new law has been approved by the government.
EN: Non-defining Relative Clause (which): The word 'which' is used after a comma to provide extra information about the entire preceding clause or a specific noun, in this case, defining what 'obesity' means.
He passed the exam, which surprised everyone.
EN: In many Western countries, including the UK, obesity is clinically defined by Body Mass Index (BMI). A BMI of 30 or higher is the standard threshold for obesity, while 25-29.9 is considered overweight. This sentence reflects the strict medical criteria used for prescribing weight-loss medication.
EN: The passive voice 'are approved' is used here because the pills (they) receive approval from a regulatory body, rather than performing the action of approving.
The new drug was approved by the government last month.
EN: The first conditional structure 'if + present simple' is used to express a real possibility or a specific condition that must be met for the main clause to be true.
You can join the club if you are over eighteen years old.
EN: In many Western countries, medical treatments for obesity are strictly regulated and often require a specific Body Mass Index (BMI) threshold to ensure the drug is used by those who need it most for health reasons, rather than just for cosmetic weight loss.
EN: The sentence uses a 'Noun Clause' starting with 'that' as the direct object of the verb 'showed'. This clause functions as a noun to explain what was shown.
Research showed that regular exercise improves mental health.
EN: The phrase 'who took the highest dose' is a 'Relative Clause' (Adjective Clause) that modifies the noun 'patients', specifying which group of patients is being discussed.
The students who finished the test early were allowed to leave.
EN: The phrase 'be available on' is used to indicate that a service or product is provided through a specific system or organization, such as the National Health Service (NHS).
Free Wi-Fi is available on all public buses.
EN: The future simple negative 'will not' (often contracted to 'won't') is used to express that an action or state will not occur in the future.
The store will not open until ten o'clock.
EN: The National Health Service (NHS) is the publicly funded healthcare system in the UK. It provides most healthcare free at the point of use for residents. The fact that a drug is approved but not yet available on the NHS means patients cannot get it for free or at a standard prescription cost through the government system yet.
EN: Passive Infinitive (to be + past participle): This structure is used when the subject of the infinitive receives the action rather than performing it. Here, 'they' (the pills) receive the action of being approved.
The documents need to be signed by the manager.
EN: Subordinating Conjunction 'before': This word connects two clauses, indicating that the action in the main clause must happen prior to the action in the dependent clause.
Please wash your hands before you eat dinner.
EN: The NHS (National Health Service) is the publicly funded healthcare system in the UK. While it provides free care at the point of use, new treatments must undergo rigorous cost-effectiveness evaluations (often by NICE) before they are funded and made available to the general public.
EN: Relative Clauses with 'who': A relative clause is used to provide more information about a noun. In this sentence, 'who want to take the pills' defines which specific patients we are talking about.
The doctor who treated me was very kind.
EN: Future Necessity with 'will need to': This structure combines the future tense 'will' with the semi-modal 'need to' to express a requirement or obligation that will exist in the future.
You will need to show your ID at the entrance.
EN: In the UK, the National Health Service (NHS) provides healthcare funded by taxes, making it free at the point of use. A 'private prescription' means the patient must pay the full cost of the medication themselves at a private pharmacy, rather than receiving it through the government-subsidized system.
EN: The present perfect passive ('has not been announced') is used to describe an action that started in the past and continues to the present, where the subject (the price) receives the action.
The results have not been released to the public yet.
EN: Comparative adjectives ('cheaper than') are used to compare two things. For short adjectives, we add '-er' to the end followed by 'than'.
This new model is faster than the old one.
EN: In the UK, weight-loss treatments like Wegovy are highly anticipated due to the high costs of private healthcare. While the National Health Service (NHS) provides free care, new or expensive drugs often require a 'private prescription' first, meaning patients must pay the full market price themselves until the government agrees to fund it.
EN: The phrase 'depending on' is a common participle phrase used to indicate that something is determined by or varies according to a specific factor.
The flight price varies depending on the season.
EN: The structure 'between A and B' is used to specify a range between two points, numbers, or amounts.
The temperature will be between 20 and 25 degrees today.
EN: In the UK, the National Health Service (NHS) provides healthcare that is free at the point of use for residents. However, medications not yet approved for NHS coverage require a 'private prescription,' meaning the patient must pay the full market price out of pocket at a private pharmacy.
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Phrases with type tags, bilingual definitions, usage notes, and example sentences.
A measure of body fat based on height and weight (BMI).
Scientific tests to see if a new drug or treatment is safe and effective.
Immediately; without delay.
A prescription for medicine that a patient pays for themselves, rather than getting it through a state-funded health system.