Weight Management Service
Appointments available at our flagship Alwoodley branch.
Obesity is a common condition in the UK. It’s thought to affect around 1 in 4 adults and an increasing number of children.
Treatments are available as part of our weight loss services, along with support and advice from our expert pharmacists.
Simply make a convenient appointment to come and talk to us about your ambitions for a healthier lifestyle and body.
- Free face to face consultation consultation
- Weight management program includes guidance on injection technique and lifestyle advice
- Discuss your personal health, your journey towards a healthy weight and appropriate treatments with our pharmacist
- Simply book online or ask our pharmacists to book in-branch for an appointment
Why use our Weight Management Service?
Medical obesity can cause serious health conditions like heart disease, diabetes and strokes. If you need help following your weight loss programme, we can offer support, advice and potentially, medication
Pharmacy+Health provides you with accessible, highly trained healthcare professionals that can see you quickly. Book a free consultation in one of our branches’ private rooms and discuss your weight confidentially with our pharmacist.
Weight Loss Treatments
Depending on the consultation outcome, your pharmacist might recommend the supply* of the following medicine:
Wegovy (semaglutide)
From £160 for a month’s supply* of 4 pens.
Wegovy, also known as Semaglutide, is a licensed medicine that can be used as part of a balanced weight loss programme. It is an appropriate treatment for patients that require some additional help to address clinical obesity, alongside reduced calorie intake and lifestyle changes.
Wegovy reduces your appetite, therefore reducing cravings to make you feel more full after eating.
The treatment Wegovy is administered using a pre-filled injection pen, under the skin once a week. You self-administer this injection and our trained pharmacist will explain how this is done and answer any questions you may have at the initial appointment.
In month-1, you will start one a low dose. You will then (usually after a checkup consultation) have increasing dosages supplied for month 2, month-3, month-4 and month-5. This stepping up of the dose helps you adjust to the active ingredient in Wegovy and report if there are any side effects to your pharmacist. They may, at any of the monthly checkup appointments, recommend and supply any of specific dosages.
Our trained pharmacist will provide training on how to self administer the injections and ongoing support and advice.
Mounjaro (tirzepatide)
From £185 for a month’s supply* of 4 pens
Mounjaro is an injection pen used to treat type 2 diabetes and help in weight loss.
Mounjaro supports weight loss by delaying gastric emptying which promotes a sense of fullness, and naturally, less calorie intake.
It contains tirzepatide which not only regulates blood sugar and energy balance levels, but also reduces appetite and prevents cravings.
Mounjaro also activates receptors that increase your metabolism rate and energy use, which increases the calories you burn throughout the day.
See FAQs for detailed pricing.
Treatment Pricing
| Wegovy 0.25mg | £160 |
| Wegovy 0.5mg | £160 |
| Wegovy 1.0mg | £170 |
| Wegovy 1.7mg | £210 |
| Wegovy 2.4mg | £250 |
| Mounjaro 2.5mg | £185 |
| Mounjaro 5mg | £185 |
| Mounjaro 7.5mg | £200 |
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Our pharmacists are qualified healthcare professionals for weight management service who can provide clinical advice and recommend the most appropriate treatment for you – quickly and conveniently.
* No payment is required at time of booking for the consultationi. Any treatments or medications thereafter is at an additional cost.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Being medically obese means you have excess body fat, that may harm your health.
Consuming more calories from food than you use through physical activity is the usual cause of obesity. Medical conditions such as an underactive thyroid, for example, can also cause weight gain.
Obesity is identified by having a BMI over the recommended value.
Obesity has serious health implications. It can cause or contribute to potentially life-threatening conditions like type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, strokes and cancer. It can also trigger depression and low self-esteem.
You can lower the risk of these conditions by maintaining a healthy weight. Losing weight makes exercise more enjoyable and can also reduce the symptoms of other conditions like asthma or erectile dysfunction.
Body mass index (BMI) compares your weight to your height. Your BMI indicates if your weight is healthy or if you are overweight (BMI over 25*) or obese (BMI of 30* or more).
During your appointment, our experienced pharmacists will measure your BMI and answer any questions you may have about your weight or health.
*Note the BMI values are lower for some ethnic groups See the NHS definitions
A weight management programme that includes a balanced, calorie-controlled diet and regular exercise is the best way to lose weight. Used within a programme like this, medication can help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight in the years ahead.
Our highly qualified health professionals are ready to support you on your journey to a lower, more healthy weight.
Our pharmacist will talk to you about how to improve your diet and exercise regime. They may determine that the supply of some medication is appropriate (additional cost). This clinically approved supply can be carried out under what is known as a Patient Group Direction. Alternatively the pharmacist may decide that supply is not appropriate or that a referral needs to be made to another healthcare professional.
Our medicated weight management service is only appropriate for certain patients. They must be obese (BMI of 30* or above) or overweight (BMI of at least 27) with additional health risk factors such as type 2 diabetes or a heart condition.
BMI is calculated by comparing your weight to your height. You can work out your BMI yourself using the NHS’s online BMI calculator here.
Our experienced pharmacists can help you reduce your weight safely and lead a healthier life.
Whilst the NHS commissions pharmacies to provide a small number of clinical services, we are able to provide a much wider range on a private basis. Our face to face consultation is free of charge to patients. Any medication or treatments provided are at an additional cost. Our weight management program gives you access to our trained healthcare team to help you get the treatment you need quickly.
Your weight loss consultation is free of charge with our trained pharmacist in the privacy of our pharmacy consulting room.
In addition if at the end of the consultation it is appropriate to provide a supply of Wegovy, our prices are:
Wegovy (semaglutide) 0.25mg Injection Pen x 4 £160
Wegovy (semaglutide) 0.5mg Injection Pen x 4 £160
Wegovy (semaglutide) 1mg Injection Pen x 4 £160
Wegovy (semaglutide) 1.7mg Injection Pen x 4 £210
Wegovy (semaglutide) 2.4mg Injection Pen x 4 £250
Mounjaro (tirzepatide) 2.5mg Injection Pen x 4 £185
Mounjaro (tirzepatide) 5mg Injection Pen x 4 £185
Mounjaro (tirzepatide) 7.5mg Injection Pen x 4 £200