A weight management service supplying once weekly weight loss injections is available from our Kennedy Ave pharmacy. 

It is not suitable for all patients and suitability is carefully assessed by our pharmacist via a face to face consultation.

This is a weight loss treatment that comes in the form of a weekly self-injectable pen.  It is a licensed medical treatment designed for overweight or obese individuals with a BMI of 30 and above or a BMI of 27 and above with certain pre-existing medical conditions 

We can prescribe this if it’s suitable for you, after completing the online pre-screening on Pharmadoctor and after being assessed via a face to face appointment with our pharmacist.

To help us provide this service we’ve partnered with Pharmadoctor where you can register your details, book an appointment and complete a pre-consultation screening questionnaire.

The process to request a weight loss appointment is very simple:

1. First click on the link to visit Pharmadoctor and register on their website.

2. Then select Weight Loss from the list of services  and click on Request an appointment.

3. Complete the pre-screening questionnaire, giving as much information about any medication you take and any relevant medical history.

4. These details will then be received by our pharmacist who will confirm your appointment via email.

5. The pharmacist will then be able go through the weight loss service in detail at your appointment.

Your consultation could take up to 30 minutes.  The pharmacist will then schedule a follow up appointment to review your treatment.

The preferred method to access the weight loss service is via Pharmadoctor.  However is you are having issues with this or would like to know more about the service there is a weight management contact form you can complete at the bottom of this page.

CLICK HERE to calculate your BMI  (body mass index). 

To qualify for this service your BMI must be over 30 or over 27 with certain pre-existing medical conditions.

The active ingredient is called GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1).

This works on two different hormonal receptors: glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP). You may have heard of GLP-1 from other weight loss injections.

GLP-1 helps to regulate blood sugar levels, which in turn talks to the brain to make you feel less hungry and prevent cravings. It also slows down the emptying of the stomach to keep you feeling fuller for longer.

GIP regulates energy balance in brain and fat cells, enhancing the GLP-1 effect of suppressing your appetite and improving sugar control.

By mimicking the effects of both these naturally occurring hormones, these injections have been shown to have greater weight loss potential than medicines that work on GLP-1 alone.

You inject under the skin (subcutaneously) in your stomach area, thigh or upper arm once a week using an injection pen.

Don’t worry, it’s actually much easier than it sounds and if we prescribe this for you, we’ll provide you with full instructions on how to use it.

You must follow a strict dosage increase schedule as advised by your healthcare provider.

To allow your body to get used to the medicine and have the best chance for long-term success, you should follow the gently increasing dosage schedule as instructed.  Usually, you’ll start with a initial starting dose, which will increase every four weeks (or as advised and if suitable for you) until you reach your maximum maintenance dose.

(CLICK HERE) for more information about the weight loss injection we can supply

To complete the pre-screening with Pharmadoctor and book an appointment with our pharmacist CLICK HERE

For more information about the weight management service email: Pharmacy.FH709@nhs.net or phone 01625 618481

Making healthy lifestyle changes, such as improving your diet and increasing activity, can help with weight loss and also help you to live a healthier, happier life.

https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/lose-weight/ 

(this includes a link to the NHS Weight Loss app which is an excellent resource for managing your diet and calorie intake)

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-weight/managing-your-weight/tips-to-help-you-lose-weight/

https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/medical/measuring-your-waist