Prescription Digital Therapeutics
App-based therapy programmes prescribed by doctors to support weight loss through behavioural change.
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Patient-Friendly Explanation
Prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs) are FDA-approved app-based programmes that your doctor can prescribe to help you lose weight. These apps guide you through behavioural changes, track your progress, and are backed by clinical trials showing real results.
Medical
Clinical Definition
Prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs) are software-based interventions that require regulatory authorisation and are prescribed by healthcare professionals. For weight management, PDTs deliver cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) modules, self-monitoring tools, and personalised coaching via mobile platforms, with clinical trials demonstrating 5–10% body weight reduction when combined with standard care.
Key Insight
Why It Matters
PDTs represent a new frontier in accessible, scalable weight management support. Dr Joseph Wang can help you understand whether a prescription digital therapeutic complements your in-clinic treatment plan at Accord Medical.
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Medically reviewed by
Family Physician & Registered Acupuncturist, Accord Medical Clinic. MBBS (NUS), Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine (NUS), Graduate Diploma in Acupuncture (Singapore College of TCM).
Last reviewed: August 2026
This page is general health education, not medical advice. Whether any treatment is appropriate for you is a decision made in consultation after assessment.