Daily weight loss pill helps patients lose 12% of body weight

Trials of a daily obesity pill have shown it can help patients lose around 12% of their body weight over 72 weeks.

The manufacturer, Eli Lilly, says the drug, which is not yet licensed, could be available next year.

The daily pill, called orforglipron, works by suppressing appetite and making you feel more full.

Preliminary results of a major trial show those on the highest dose lost an average of 12 kilos (nearly two stone) over 16 months but about one in 10 stopped taking the pills due to side effects, including nausea and vomiting.