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Manage your weight safely with clinically reviewed medical consultations and support from UK-registered prescribers.
Manage your weight safely with clinically reviewed medical consultations and support from UK-registered prescribers. We provide guidance for those struggling with obesity and weight management who may benefit from medical treatments as part of a healthy lifestyle plan.
Our clinicians may recommend one of the treatment options below, depending on your symptoms, medical history, and whether the treatment is appropriate for you.
Not sure which option is right for you?
Complete a short consultation so our clinicians can understand your weight loss treatment needs.
A prescriber checks whether treatment is clinically safe and appropriate for you.
If approved, your treatment is dispensed and delivered in plain packaging.
Speak to a clinician if your symptoms are persistent, worsening, or affecting your quality of life.
The treatment page continues to use the existing FAQ entries already stored for this category.
Obesity affects a significant portion of adults in the UK and can increase the risk of serious health conditions such as: Heart disease and high blood pressure Diabetes Certain gastrointestinal and endometrial cancers Maintaining a healthy weight through diet and exercise is recommended, but some individuals may require additional medical guidance.
Weight gain occurs when energy intake exceeds energy expenditure. Common contributors include: Sedentary lifestyle High-calorie diets Psychological or medical factors A comprehensive approach to weight management considers lifestyle, health conditions, and individual goals.
Where lifestyle changes alone are insufficient, a UK-registered prescriber may review your suitability for medical treatments such as Xenical or Saxenda . Prescriptions are only issued after an online medical consultation and professional review Treatments are dispensed by GPhC-registered pharmacies Individual responses to treatment may vary Note: Weight loss outcomes differ for each individual. No specific result can be guaranteed.
Medical treatments are most effective when combined with healthy habits, including: Reducing sugary and processed foods Increasing vegetable and fibre intake Regular physical activity, e.g., brisk walking Healthy sleep patterns and stress management
Weight loss pills (e.g., Xenical) : May reduce the absorption of dietary fat Injections (e.g., Saxenda) : Support appetite regulation and blood sugar control Your prescriber will discuss which approach may be suitable and provide guidance on safe use.
Like all prescription treatments, weight loss medications can have side-effects. Common examples include: Gastrointestinal effects such as diarrhoea or steatorrhea Low blood sugar Rare risks such as pancreatitis Always consult your prescriber and review the product information leaflet (PIL) for detailed precautions.
Weight loss pills work by stopping absorption of fat from your diet. It prevents around a third of your dietary fat from being absorbed directly passing through your system. Injections work by reducing your appetite and controlling your blood sugar levels. For detailed mechanism of action please see individual product FAQs.
Complete a confidential online medical consultation in minutes to determine if medical weight loss support may be appropriate for you. All prescriptions are authorised by UK-registered prescribers and dispensed safely by a GPhC-registered pharmacy .
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Start a short online consultation and our clinical team will review whether treatment is suitable for you.