Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is about more than appearance — it’s about supporting your overall wellbeing.
Your journey is personalised to your needs, with support from our trained pharmacy team.
Your journey is personalised to your needs, with support from our trained pharmacy team.
You may benefit from a weight management plan if you are experiencing health issues linked to your weight, including:
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- Sleep apnoea
- Joint pain or reduced mobility
Being overweight can increase the risk of certain long term health problems such as:
- Heart & circulation problems - including high blood pressure (hypertension), high cholesterol, increased risk of stroke and hardening of the arteries
- Type 2 Diabetes – leading to complications such as nerve and kidney damage, vision loss and poor circulation
- Breathing & sleep issues – including sleep apnoea, reduced lung capacity and worsening asthma
- Joint & musculoskeletal problems – osteoarthritis, chronic pain and reduced mobility
- Mental health impact - low energy and poor sleep, body image stress and increased risk of depression and anxiety.
GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonists are injectable prescription medication used for Type 2 Diabetes and Weight Management are some of the most effective weight loss medications currently available. They work by:
Average weight loss can reach 15–22% depending on dose/duration.
An alternative oral medication is also available to support with with weight loss and weight maintenance which works in your digestive system and not in your brain or appetite centres. It works by:
All medications are prescribed and monitored by trained pharmacy professionals to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Slowing stomach emptying so you feel full for longer
- Reducing appetite and cravings
- Regulating fat metabolism
Average weight loss can reach 15–22% depending on dose/duration.
An alternative oral medication is also available to support with with weight loss and weight maintenance which works in your digestive system and not in your brain or appetite centres. It works by:
- blocking fat absorption - 25–30% of dietary fat passes through undigested
- it does not affect carbohydrate or protein absorption
All medications are prescribed and monitored by trained pharmacy professionals to ensure safety and effectiveness.
You may be eligible for weight loss treatment if you meet the following criteria:
Current evidence shows good long-term safety, with weight loss medication but certain risk groups should exercise caution before starting treatment.
During your consultation, our pharmacy team will perform a full health check and answer all your questions to ensure you make the right choice.
- BMI > 30
- BMI > 27 with weight-related conditions (e.g., sleep apnoea, hypertension, high cholesterol, prediabetes, cardiovascular disease)
Current evidence shows good long-term safety, with weight loss medication but certain risk groups should exercise caution before starting treatment.
During your consultation, our pharmacy team will perform a full health check and answer all your questions to ensure you make the right choice.
- Consultations delivered by GPhC-registered pharmacy professionals
- Private consultation setting ensures confidentiality
- Treatments follow current clinical guidelines
- Patient information is handled securely in line with UK data protection legislation
- Ongoing monitoring and support provided to maximise results and safety
