Doctors consider weight-loss drugs for man in secure care

NZ Herald1NewsSaturday 1 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Doctors are considering the use of Wegovy for an autistic man known as J, who has been in secure care for over 20 years. The Family Court heard that the man has become so obese that he has outgrown the physical restraints used on him.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Sat 1 Aug, 10:55am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 4 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Doctors considering weight-loss drugs for detained man to be kept in physical restraints (opens in new tab)

  2. 1News1News via RNZ

    Weight-loss drugs considered for detained man 'too obese' for restraints (opens in new tab)