For your initial consultation with us, you will need:

• Proof of ID:
  • Passport
  • Driving Licence (full or provisional)
  • National Identity Card
• Proof of previous weight loss medication – This includes the box itself or the dispensing label
• NHS number (For if we have to check your medical records)

For online consultations, you will also need:

• Scales
• Tape measure
• Blood pressure monitor (not essential)

If you are already halfway through your weight loss journey, you may be able to continue on the dosage you are currently on, provided we can verify your previous supply. This will be at your pharmacist's discretion 

To find out if you’re eligible for the weekly weight loss treatment, follow the link to our online or in-store consultations and complete the short questionnaire to see if you meet the inclusion criteria. 

If you are eligible, you can book a consultation at a date and time that suits you, where your pharmacist will discuss the treatment options with you in detail and, if you’re eligible, you’ll make your payment. Your first dosage will then be prescribed to you, either in the pharmacy or sent to your address. You’ll then be able to start treatment.

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It is a legal requirement for Healthcare providers to verify the identity of their patients before prescribing medication. 

We’ll check your identity against one of the following documents to prove who you are.

• Passport
• Driving Licence (full or provisional)
• National Identity Card

If your consultation is online, you'll be asked to hold your ID to the camera. Please also ensure you have your body scales at hand as your pharmacist will ask for a measurement.

Being overweight or obese can lead to serious health implications and potentially life-threatening conditions, including coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and even some types of cancer. It can also cause debilitating issues in day-to-day life, such as breathlessness, increased sweating, joint pain, snoring and feeling very tired.

If you’re not sure of your BMI, you can check it using the NHS BMI Calculator.

Learn more about weight loss and the risks of being overweight from the NHS

One of the barriers that people come across when looking to lose weight is a lack of access to quality services. As the longest-running chain of community pharmacies in the UK, Rowlands Pharmacy has been well-established as a trusted and reliable pharmacy on the high street for over 200 years. Our pharmacists are fully trained and qualified to deliver a safe weight management service.

Our role is to ensure you receive the most suitable and effective medication and treatment tailored to your needs. During your free initial consultation, we'll provide you with the knowledge of the treatment options for you to come to an informed decision. You'll also be given access to support along the way to ensure your weight loss strategies are working as they should.

Why choose Rowlands?

Exercise 

Exercise can help you burn calories by being active. The food you eat is stored in your body as fat to use as energy, which is used up when you exercise. If you use up less energy than you take in, this fat builds up causing you to gain weight. Exercise can also help prevent some medical conditions like diabetes.

Find out more at the NHS Get Active website.

Diet 

Healthy eating is very important when managing your weight. Some top tips include aiming for 2 or more portions of veg in your main meal, eating a portion of fish at least twice a week, keeping carbohydrates to wholegrain and no more than a third of your meal, and choosing small amounts of low-fat spreads. It is also important to stay hydrated – drink 6 to 8 cups of fluid a day – this includes water, tea, coffee and even soup!

Find out more at the NHS Eat Well page.

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Surgery 

Usually a last resort, surgery is for people who have been unable to lose weight with other treatment methods. Options include a gastric band, which is fitted around your stomach and makes you feel fuller from smaller amounts of food. A sleeve gastrectomy, where part of your stomach is removed, makes the amount of food you are able to eat smaller.

Surgery will be recommended by your doctor if they think it will be safe and beneficial for you, but it is not suitable for everyone.

Find more information on the NHS Website.

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