Prescription Weight Loss

Prescription weight loss medicines such as Wegovy and Mounjaro are licensed by the government’s MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency) for weight loss and the treatment of obesity.

They should be used in conjunction with diet and lifestyle changes and can further enhance your results by making you feel less hungry, curbing cravings and increasing satiety when you eat. This in turn means you should consume fewer calories resulting in weight loss.

Wegovy is a self-administered injection and is the brand name for semaglutide, a drug that mimics the action of a hormone released after eating. Wegovy is intended for people with obesity or weight-related health issues.

Mounjaro is a self-administered injection that contains the active ingredient tirzepatide. This works by mimicking the effects of two naturally occurring hormones:

GLP-1: Helps regulate blood sugar levels, making you feel less hungry and preventing cravings

GIP: Regulates energy balance in the brain and fat cells, enhancing the effect of GLP-1

Prescription weight loss medicines require full consultation and medical screening and are intended for those with a BMI of >27.