Please note: Supply is subject to availability. You are able to register your interest below to be contacted when supply is available.
Weekly Weight Loss Injection
There is a new weekly weight loss injection that is coming soon.
Join the waiting list to get an appointment as soon as the service launches.
Your local pharmacist will discuss the suitability of the treatment with you. Don’t worry – if it isn’t suitable, we have other treatment options available and your pharmacist has a wealth of resources to refer you to.
The new weekly weight loss injection helps to regulate your appetite and reduce cravings by making you feel fuller and more satisfied in between meals. This can help you to develop a reliable eating routine for long-term, healthy habits. When used alongside a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity it can be a very effective medicine to achieve sustained weight loss.
The injection is self administered once a week and we will support you every step of the way.
The new weekly weight loss injection is due to be launched in 2023, join our waiting list so you can be notified as soon as the services launches.
Please note: Supply is subject to availability. You are able to register your interest above to be contacted when supply is available.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does it work?
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Wegovy is a brand of medicated injection that you administer yourself once a week. There is a hormone in your body called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) that helps to regulate your hunger. Wegovy works by mimicking this which can lead to eating less and losing weight. It should be used alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.
Will it be suitable for me?
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To be eligible for treatment with Wegovy, you must have a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 30kg/m2 or over, or a BMI of 27kg/m2 or over if you have at least one weight-related condition such as obstructive sleep apnoea or high blood pressure. If you’re not sure what your BMI is calculate it here
It also cannot be used if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and you must be aged 18 or over.
Please note that we cannot guarantee you will be suitable for treatment until you have your consultation with your pharmacist when Wegovy launches. Here, they will take into account your past medical history.
How much will it cost?
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The cost of this injection gradually increases as the dose you are using increases.
Month 1 = £105
Month 2 = £105
Month 3 = £105
Month 4 = £175
Month 5 and each month following = £250
Are there any side effects?
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Very common side effects of Wegovy can include headache, fatigue, and gastrointestinal effects such as nausea, constipation, diarrhoea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
When you begin your treatment (subject to pharmacist consultation) you will slowly increase your dose to the maximum over a period of 4 months. This will help to lower your risk of side effects. Your pharmacist will support you through this period and discuss ways to reduce your side effects further.