Medicated weight management had an unfortunate history steeped in poor practice, poor products and poor results... until now! Medicated weight loss these days refers to a group of medications which have been clinically proven in robust clinical trials by pharmaceutical companies and third-party independent research groups. These medications have approval from the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE), the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK. Some of these medications are even available via the NHS due to their effectiveness. These medications have been popular in the news since 2017, gaining significant traction in the media post-Covid. But why choose a medication to aid your weight loss? How many times have you heard "just eat less, move more"? It's not always that easy for a lot of people. In fact, the majority of diets (over 65%) fail because people still feel hungry - you're forcing yourself to starve your body of what it is craving for.These weight loss medications are a synthetic hormone regulating the body's natural hunger hormone, GLP-1 () and GIP ().They act on the receptors in the appetite-control section of the brain, reducing your appetite. It slows down gastric emptying, keeping you fuller for longer which further reduces your appetite.This helps reduce the "food noise" we so often here when we feel peckish and fancy a snack.​It also helps your pancreas release just the correct amount of insulin to deal with your body's glucogon, meaning it works differently for each person's individual needs. This allows sugars and carbs to be broken down in an effective way without causing a "sugar crash", which therefore avoids those quick-fix sugary cravings and a hunger for carbs. It also helps reduce leptin levels, which is a key hormone in causing a metabolism slow-down.

When you diet, your appetite does not shrink to match the dietary requirements. Portion control has a major impact on the ability of a person to effectively lose weight.Using medications isn't "cheating" or something to feel bad about. If you had a broken leg, you would use a crutch. If you had high blood pressure, you'd take medication alongside dietary changes.With these medications helping to suppress your appetite, you will naturally start eating smaller portions. Your stomach will start to shrink, effectively reducing the amount of food required to fill your stomach and the amount of food needed to appease your appetite.Once you're comfortable with the dietary side of things, you can begin to incorporate exercise into the programme. We offer home-based workout programmes, which are included in your account area as part of your journey with us.​The programme is not just a quick-fix. It comprises of a holistic approach including nutrition & exercise. This is so that once you finish the programme, you can keep the weight off naturally with healthy eating & light to moderate exercise.

To place an order with us you will need to create an account. As we work with registered online pharmacies, we also have to follow the guidelines set out in the Responsible Pharmacy Act of 2008. This requires us to maintain accurate and concise patient notes/records that are managed and secured within our website. All data is stored in accordance with the Data Protection Act and will only be viewed by the pharmacies when necessary for the correct prescription, dispensing and shipment of an order.

The medications we use mimic a natural hormone already found in your body (GLP-1). They work in three key ways to reduce your appetite. It blocks a key hunger hormone telling your brain that you are hungry, whilst also helping to reduce leptin resistance (a hormone which can help off-set weight gain by increasing satiety aka fullness, and speed up your metabolism to help regulate the levels of fatty tissue in your body). This also helps stop the weight from coming straight back on when you stop the jab.It slows down the gastric emptying process, meaning that your body takes longer to process food and it is fuller for longer. This means your body does not need as much intake as normal as it works off the food it has.The medication helps to speed up your metabolism and increase fat burning by reducing glucogon & reducing insulin resistance. This promotes normal blood glucose levels, the liver metabolism of glucose and helps adipose tissue burn fat in a safe and controlled method without causing a sugar-crash. This avoids the urges for quick-fix sugary foods. This all helps to reduce the risk of the so-called "starvation mode" and other side effects like ketoacidosis, as you will be burning off a mixture of stored carbs & fats. Unlike fad diets which tend to starve the body when it's shouting out for food, the medication reduces your body's desire to get more food, which makes it easier to make healthier choices and to reduce calories. It also stops leptin levels from lowering due to "starvation". Low leptin levels can cause increased hunger & a slower metabolism!

The average weight loss per person is always different. Clinical trials for these medications have shown a range of weight loss between 8lbs and 22.5lbs. For example;Mounjaro showed average weight loss of 22.5% in 72 weeks at the highest dose (1)Wegovy showed average weight loss of 20.7% in 72 weeks at the highest dose (2)Wegovy Tablet showed average weight loss of 16.6% in 64 weeks at the highest dose (3)Foundayo showed average weight loss of 12.4% in 72 weeks at the highest dose (4)The key is not to compare yourself to others losing weight - focus on yourself, your goals and your progress. Every person is different.SURMOUNT-1, 72-week study of adults with obesity using Mounjaro (tirzepatide 15mg). Individual results vary.STEP UP, 72-week study of adults with obesity using Wegovy (semaglutide 7.2mg). Individual results vary.OASIS 4, 64-week study of adults with obesity using oral semaglutide 25mg alongside lifestyle changes. Individual results vary.ATTAIN-1, 72-week study of adults with obesity using the maximum dose of orforglipron alongside lifestyle changes. Individual results vary.

The medication can be used for those with a BMI over 27 with comorbidities or a BMI over 30. We do however take into account a range of factors such as:​BMI greater than 25 (the overweight category)Medical HistoryCurrent MedicationBody measurementsEating habitsPast dietsCurrent exercise levels​The programme is not suitable for:​Under 18'sLadies who are breastfeeding, pregnant or actively trying to get pregnant.Type 1 diabeticsAnyone with a history of pancreatitis or thyroid tumoursAnyone with direct family members who have had thyroid cancerThese medications may not suitable in some medical circumstances, for example if you use some other diabetes medicines, have severe problems with digesting food, or if you’re allergic to any of the other ingredients.

Absolutely.Under UK regulations and statutory requirements, any prescription-only medication must be prescribed to ensure your safety & suitability. Our process is simple, with safety & suitability at the heart of your treatment: Health Screening: complete our easy-to-use online health form with as much information as you canPayment: once the health form has been submitted and approved your suitability, payment is made via our secure online checkout*Dispatch - the medication is prescribed, dispensed and dispatched to you in discreet packaging# *For payment, you can either proceed to our checkout after the health form and complete your order. Or you can wait for your health form to be assessed and we will send you a manual invoice via email.​#Once payment has been processed and your health form has been approved, we will send the medication to you on one of your selected delivery days. We cannot guarantee next working day due to the current stock shortage of these medications.​We use UK prescribers to prescribe the medication and get your medication dispensed from UK registered & regulated pharmacies.

Like any medication, there are the risks of side effects. The most common side effects are transient - this means that they only last for a couple of days whilst your body adjusts to the medication.  40-60% of clients experience no side effects, whilst others experience one or two mild side effects e.g. a dry mouth or a mild headache.Our aftercare literature on your account area offers advice on how to deal with the most common side side effects.You will also receive a Patient Information Leaflet detailing the ins & outs of the medication, including all side effects.Our team is also available for you to contact should you need any advice or support.​Please see the individual medication pages for the relevant side effects.

"I accidentally left an unused medication pen out of the fridge overnight." That’s okay, once a pen has been out of the fridge, it can still be used for the rest of the unrefrigerated period, as long as the temperature stayed below 30°C. If it fits into your current schedule and allows for 4 doses before the unrefrigerated time period is up, it can still be used. "I left a pen I’m using out of the fridge overnight." As long as the temperature stayed below 30°C, the pen is still safe to use for the rest of the unrefrigerated period. Put it back in the fridge or keep it in a cool, dry place as soon as possible. "My pen has frozen." Whether it’s a new or used pen, do not use it if it has been frozen. It must be thrown away." The temperature in the room went above 30°C. Is the pen still safe?" No. If the pen has been stored at a temperature above 30°C, it must be discarded, even if it looks fine. "I stored the unopened pen correctly in the fridge, but it’s past its expiry date. Can I still use it?" No. Do not use any medication that is past its expiry date, even if it has been stored properly.

All items (except Saxenda) should arrive in the original manufacturer's packaging - completely sealed and unopened. Saxenda may arrive in a pharmacy's own box/packaging if they have to 'break up' a box of 5 pens to accommodate 5 individual patients. Each item must contain the manufacturer's Patient Information Leaflet, and clearly display the product code, batch number and expiry date.​If you have ordered a cold chain item, please ensure you store the product in the fridge before first use. After the first use, you can store the product at ambient / room temperature up to 30 degrees or keep it in the fridge if you wish).Once the cold chain has been broken or your item has been used for the first time, please ensure you use:Mounjaro - within 30 daysSaxenda - within 30 daysOzempic - within 42 days (6 weeks)Wegovy - within 42 days (6 weeks)Trulicity - within 42 days (6 weeks)If your item is left out of the fridge, please do not be alarmed - this will start the same countdown timer as when you use the pen for the first time. You no longer need to store it in the fridge (though you can do so if you wish) and must use the pen within the above time frames.Don't forget - Day 0 would be the first day of using the pen or the pen breaking the cold chain, so even with Mounjaro, you still have time to use all 4 doses (plus a spare week) e.g. Day 0 = Dose 1, Day 7 = Dose 2, Day 14 = Dose 3, Day 21 = Dose 4, Day 28 = extra time.

Absolutely!​We send every new starter a Starter Pack, which has everything you need to get going.We’ll get in touch regularly to see how you're getting on and we are always available if you need any advice or support, or if you need any help with making the lifestyle changes you need to manage your weight over the long-term.

Whilst we are not a registered pharmacy ourselves, we work directly with UK pharmacies that are licensed and regulated by the General Pharmaceutical Council. We act as a third party company offering a direct service to you, meaning we have access to multiple pharmacies to enable us to have a good supply of stock (even when there are shortages). Most pharmacies do not offer a service other than prescribing, dispensing or selling medications - we offer a service centred around nutrition, unlimited aftercare and regular check-ins which not all online pharmacies are able to offer due to the nature of their business model. We only share your personal details with the pharmacy that will dispense your medication.

That is ultimately a decision for you to make once you have received all the relevant information and have been screened for suitability to use these medications. We recommend everyone to try all conventional methods first before turning to medication for aesthetic weight loss. The NHS offer a Free 12 Week programme, whilst other companies offer diet & exercise focused programmes. If you have weighed up all the information and feel this is the correct route for you, and you are deemed safe & suitable to commence onto treatment, you are able to make an informed decision and consent to starting treatment.​You can also check your current BMI using our free BMI calculator here: What is MyBMI

In short, yes you can take the medication with you if you are travelling abroad. We provide a Flight or Travel Letter at a cost of £10 (to cover admin time & expenses). This letter will allow you to safely travel with your medication through customs and security.

Whilst you do not need to see your doctor or inform them that you are taking this medication, we advise that it would be sensible to keep your GP informed of any medications you use privately so that they have the full picture of your medical history.

he medication is is governed under UK regulations by NICE & the MHRA. The medication is only sourced via UK based pharmacies who use official UK wholesalers to ensure you receive a genuine product from the manufacturer. Please see this notice from Novo Nordisk on how to spot a fake medication: Novo Nordisk Fake Ozempic Warning.You may have seen in the British press or on the TV about fake Ozempic entering the UK market. This has been gradually creeping into our lives via different routes - social media, market places, beauty treatment clinics, salons etc. Some even claim to have Certificates of Authenticity, which perhaps they were missold to by a supplier of fake or illegal forms of Semaglutide. It can be tricky to know what's real and what is not. It can also be tricky with wanting to lose weight but given the current cost of living crisis, the cheaper alternatives seem like a good deal at the time... but they can be very dangerous for your health and lining the pockets of those who are not regulated or have any professional responsibility or liability or a duty of care to safely oversee your health.​Spot the Difference:​Like a lot of counterfeits, it can be very difficult to see the differences initially but when you look closer, there are a few differences between the structure, mechanism and packaging of the fake Ozempic. Some key differences can be:​GENUINE OZEMPIC: Genuine Novo Nordisk Ozempic pens do not extend/increase in length when setting the dose.The dose dial window only shows the intended doses and no in between e.g. 0.25mg, 0.5mg and 1mg only.The glass chamber/vial containing the medication is framed & is visibly held within the pen's framework. There are no markings on the glass chamber/vial.Authentic Ozempic® pens in the UK are currently available in the following configuration - 0.25mg pen, 0.5mg pen, 1 mg penThe box containing authentic Ozempic® will include 4 needles which attach directly onto the pen.​​COUNTERFEIT OZEMPIC:​A counterfeit pen may extend in length when you dial the dose.The glass chamber/vial is fully exposed without any frame and shows markings on the glass.The label on a counterfeit pen could be of poor quality and may not adhere well to the pen.A counterfeit carton may have spelling mistakes on the front of the box (i.e., 1pen and 4 doses without space between ‘1’ and ‘pen’) as seen in photo below.The batch number printed on a counterfeit box may not correspond to the product strength stated on the same box and pen.​The medication is is governed under UK regulations by NICE & the MHRA. The medication is only sourced via UK based pharmacies who use official UK wholesalers to ensure you receive a genuine product from the manufacturer. Please see this page for further information: Fake Semaglutide (Ozempic) & Illegal Products

Tirzepatide, Liraglutide, Orforglipron and Semaglutide are now licensed for weight loss (Mounjaro, Saxenda, Wegovy Tablet, Foundayo and Wegovy), whereas Dulaglutide and other forms of Semaglutide (Ozempic & Rybelsus) are currently only licensed for diabetes (Tirzepatide/Mounjaro is licensed for both). To get a medicine license, a medication goes through rigorous testing & clinical trials. It is then granted a license for a specific purpose by the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Authority (MHRA) for the UK. The license will include information on what the medicine is for, who the medicine is for and the parameters in which it can be used.​Prescribing Off-Licence means prescribing the medication outside of the licence's parameters.​Prescribing Off-Label means prescribing a drug for a different purpose than what it is licensed for. For example, Rybelsus is currently licensed for diabetes but can be prescribed for weight loss if a person is deemed safe & suitable, it is clinically justifiable & reasonable, and you are made fully aware of the pros & cons alongside the fact that it is unlicensed for weight loss. Please contact us if you would like more information regarding this or information on the current clinical trials of the medications for weight loss.

It depends on your health, BMI, current medication, and any previous experience with weight loss treatments. We review all of this before recommending an option, so you get advice that’s tailored to you.

In many cases, yes — but it depends on what else you take. Some medicines can interact or need extra monitoring. Please list all of your medicines on the health form so our clinicians can check everything carefully before prescribing.

We review your health form and medical history before recommending a treatment. Your BMI, current medicines, health conditions, and previous experience with weight loss treatment all help us decide whether Wegovy, Mounjaro, Rybelsus, or another option is most suitable. If a medicine isn’t right for you, we’ll let you know.