Medication
Licensed weight-management medication, prescribed only where clinically appropriate after a doctor’s assessment.
Treatment options
Treatment options to manage weight and gain health.
Treatment can include licensed medication, where clinically appropriate, alongside nutrition support, health coaching and guidance on physical activity.
A whole-person approach, not just a prescription.
Obesity is a chronic disease with many causes. The most effective plans combine medication, where appropriate, with the lifestyle care that helps it work.
Nutrition
Practical, personal advice on food and eating from a specialist dietitian. No fads and no banned foods.
Behaviour and habits
Monthly health coaching on goals, routines and accountability, to help you change habits and your relationship with food.
Physical activity
Realistic, progressive movement guidance that fits your body and your week.
Medication, where clinically appropriate.
Your doctor considers licensed options, including GLP‑1 and dual-hormone treatments, based on your health history and goals. There is no one-size-fits-all prescription.
How it’s decided
Your doctor decides after your assessment. A consultation doesn’t guarantee a prescription, and your doctor explains the options either way.
How it’s taken
Most current treatments are a once-weekly injection with a simple pen. Your nurse shows you how and is there if you have questions.
How you get it
Your doctor sends the prescription and manages renewals. We can arrange a pharmacy and delivery to your door. Medication is paid for separately.
Nutrition support that fits your treatment.
Your dietitian helps you eat well while you lose weight, with practical advice that fits your life and your treatment.
- A 45-minute dietitian assessment in month 1, reviewed in month 3
- Practical advice on food and eating, including while you’re on medication
- Protein and strength, so you keep muscle as you lose weight
- Help with common stomach side effects
- Guidance on sleep and stress, which affect your weight too
A coach in your corner, every month.
Your health coach is your steady guide: regular 30-minute sessions, secure messaging between them, and one person who knows your goals and your history.
They help you fit the medical and nutrition advice into real life, build habits that last, and stay with you when things get hard.
Medication and safety, answered.
Still have a question? Everything else is on the FAQ page.
See all FAQsWill I definitely be prescribed medication?
Whether medication is right for you is a clinical decision your doctor makes after your assessment. The programme combines medical treatment with support from your dietitian and health coach on nutrition, behaviour and habits. If medication isn’t clinically suitable, your doctor explains what that means for your place on the programme.
Are these the medicines I’ve seen in the news?
The licensed GLP‑1 and dual-hormone treatments your doctor may prescribe are the medicines behind much of that coverage. The difference here is that an obesity-medicine doctor prescribes and monitors them as part of a supported programme.
How do weight-loss medicines work?
Different medicines work in different ways. Some act on the hormones that control appetite and fullness, some reduce cravings, and others reduce how much fat the body absorbs from food. They support healthier habits; they don’t replace them.
Which medicines can be prescribed?
Our obesity specialists can prescribe a range of licensed weight-management medicines, including GLP‑1 and dual-hormone (GIP/GLP‑1) treatments where clinically appropriate. Your doctor recommends the option that best suits your medical history and goals.
How is the medication taken?
Most current GLP‑1 and dual-hormone treatments are a once-weekly injection you give yourself with a simple pen. Your nurse shows you how and is there if you have questions.
Where do I get my medication, and what does it cost?
Medication is paid for separately and is never bundled into your programme fee. Your doctor sends the prescription and manages renewals. We can find a competitively priced pharmacy and arrange delivery to your door, or you can use a pharmacy of your choice.
Are there reasons I may not be suitable?
Some treatments aren’t suitable for everyone. Reasons can include pregnancy or breastfeeding; a personal or family history of certain thyroid cancers or MEN2; previous pancreatitis; severe gastrointestinal disease; significant kidney or liver disease; certain psychiatric or neurological conditions; and some medicine interactions. This list isn’t complete; your doctor checks safety and suitability before prescribing.
What if the medication doesn’t agree with me?
Tell your team; you don’t have to wait for a review. Side effects can often be managed by changing the dose or pace, and your doctor can change your plan if something isn’t working.
Can I get medication without joining the programme?
No. We don’t do one-off prescriptions or sell medication on its own. Any medication comes with a doctor’s assessment, monitoring and support.
Can I lower my dose if I reach my goal?
Many patients move to a lower maintenance dose once they reach their target weight. This is decided with your doctor as part of your regular reviews.
Find a next step that makes sense for you.
Complete your online assessment, then explore the programme, consultation or free care-coordinator call that fits.