A COMPREHENSIVE WEIGHT LOSS SERVICE

Our service is not just medication!

Our weight loss service is designed to put you in control of your weight loss journey. The collaborative approach of Expert Weight Loss and Pharmacists gives you convenience and comprehensive support throughout the programme The team gives lifestyle advice combined with support and positive reinforcement to help you reach your goals. The addition of the oral or injectable weight-loss treatment will complement the changes you make, helping you to reach - and maintain - a healthy weight.

WHAT WEIGHT LOSS MEDICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT THORPE ASTLEY PHARMACY?

There are various medication options:

Xenical (Branded Orlistat) is a medication taken as a capsule with meals to help you lose weight. It comes in a low-dose 60mg capsule you can buy over the counter or a 120mg capsule available via our weight-loss clinics. You may know it by the brand names 'Alli' or 'Xenical'.

Semaglutide (Wegovy) Wegovy is a weight loss medicine that can help to regulate your appetite and reduce cravings. It can be a very effective medicine to achieve sustained weight loss when used alongside a reduced calorie diet, increased physical activity and healthy lifestyle choices. Wegovy has 5 different strengths starting at 0.25mg and increases every 4 weeks until you are on the maintenance dose of 2.4mg.

Tirzapetide (Mounjaro) Mounjaro is a weekly self–injectable pen used for weight loss. It contains tirzepatide which works by regulating blood sugar and energy balance levels, helping to reduce appetite and prevent cravings.

All weight loss medications need to be used in conjunction with a healthy diet and increased exercise so that sustained healthy weight loss can be achieved and most importantly maintained.

THINKING OF STARTING YOUR WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY? DO YOU AN APPOINTMENT?

Yes!

The service is offered as a face-to-face appointment only! This ensures our team can give you the care and attention you need to succeed! Booking an appointment allows time to be allocated so we can best discuss your weight loss goals and give you the advice that's needed. It is worth noting that the availability of some medicines may be intermittent, our specialists will be able to provide more information on request. You can schedule your appointment in person, online or by phoning our pharmacy. Appointments should last no longer than 20 minutes. You must attend in person so that we can do the measurements to make sure the right option is taken for you. It also will give you a chance to explain how to use the injection device if you've not used one before. In addition, there may be occasions when you will need to have a short telephone consultation with one of our prescribing pharmacists so they can prescribe the medication for you. After your first appointment, you will need to collect your next supply of medication every four weeks. You will need to collect this in person so our colleague can take the necessary measurements and check on your health and well-being.