Our Weight Management Service is a program designed to help you if you have struggled to lose weight through diet and exercise alone.
Are you looking to achieve your weight loss goals in a safe and effective manner? Our face-to-face, one-to-one weight loss management service is here to support you every step of the way. Our trained pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are dedicated to helping you find the safest and most suitable treatment to support your weight loss journey.
We can supply a range of treatment options, from effective weight loss injections like Mounjaro, which can help you lose up to 22.5% of your starting weight. We can also prescribe alternative treatments, including injections and capsules that reduce your appetite or how much fat your body absorbs from food.
We also offer ongoing support and targeted healthy living advice to guide you on your journey to better health.
To ensure that our service is the right fit for you, you must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be aged between 18 and 74 years
- Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 kg/m² or over, or 27 kg/m² or over with one or more weight-related illnesses such as hypertension. Click on the image to calculate your BMI.
- Have unsuccessfully tried to manage your weight with diet and exercise.
We cannot provide this service to diabetic patients who are receiving treatment to control their blood glucose, whether that is oral therapy, insulin, or other injectable therapies.
Service Overview
Eligibility Check:
First, we will ensure you meet the initial suitability criteria above for accessing our weight management service.
Initial Assessment:
Have a face-to-face consultation with our pharmacist, Grainne, or qualified technician, Stacey Hill. During this session, we will assess your readiness to take the first step towards a healthier you. We believe in a holistic approach to weight management and will discuss your diet and lifestyle to ensure you’re making the right changes to support your weight loss journey. Our team will provide guidance on integrating these changes into your daily routine. We’ll also evaluate your eligibility for our weight loss treatments and help you understand the benefits and potential side effects of each option, guiding you to the most suitable treatment based on your needs.
First Medication Supply:
Once you’ve selected a treatment, we’ll provide your initial supply. If you choose an injectable option, we’ll teach you how to self-inject.
Ongoing Support:
Your journey doesn’t stop after the initial consultation. For the first 4 weeks, you’ll have weekly check-ins either over the phone, via video if you wish, or in person to monitor your progress. After that, we’ll meet every 4 weeks to assess your progress, re-check your weight/BMI, and waist circumference. We’re here to support and guide you, ensuring you stay on track to achieve your goals with a healthy diet and increased physical activity.
Repeat Medication Supplies:
Every 4 weeks, we’ll provide repeat supplies following your consultation. During these reviews, we’ll determine if the treatment is effective and if weight reduction goals are being met. Typically, treatments are assessed over 3-4 months to ensure desired weight loss is achieved.
Medication Costs
Mounjaro® – weekly injection: £213 – £241 for 1 pen, with 4 x once weekly doses (4 weeks supply)
Wegovy® – weekly injection: £194 – £284 for 1 pen, with 4 x once weekly doses (4 weeks supply)
Xenical® capsules – 4 weekly supply: £50