Weight management with proper clinical support
GP-led, medically supervised weight management for adults aged 18 and over, combining lifestyle support with prescription treatment where clinically appropriate. Medication is prescribed only after a full assessment and is never guaranteed.
This service is for adults aged 18 and over only. You must be physically located in the UK at the time of your consultation, and be registered with a UK GP. Medication is prescribed only where clinically appropriate following a full assessment — it is not available on request, and a consultation does not guarantee a prescription.
A complete programme, not just a prescription
Weight management medication works best alongside clinical support. Results vary between individuals and no outcome can be guaranteed.
GP-Led Consultations
Comprehensive medical assessment, BMI review, history-taking and prescribing decisions — all with an experienced GP.
Personalised Support
Support with weight loss medications, advice on managing side effects, and ongoing guidance tailored around your individual needs.
Medication Support
Where clinically appropriate, prescription treatment with careful dose titration, side effect management and monitoring.
Ongoing Reviews
Regular follow-up sessions to monitor progress, adjust treatment, address side effects and reinforce lifestyle goals.
Clear costs, no surprises
Consultation fees are payable to us. Medication is supplied and charged separately by our partner pharmacy — see below.
GP appointments
If medication is right for you
Weight management medicines are prescription-only. UK regulations do not permit us to name, describe or price them on a public web page, so the detail below is deliberately general.
Several licensed weight management medicines are available in the UK, taken in different ways and suiting different people. Whether any of them is clinically appropriate for you — and if so which — is a decision for your clinician after a full assessment. It is not something you choose from a list.
During your consultation your clinician will talk you through the options that are suitable and available, how each is taken, what to expect, the likely side effects, and the cost. You will be given written information to take away, including the manufacturer’s patient information leaflet, before you decide anything.
Medication is supplied and charged separately by our partner pharmacy, Dale Pharmacy & Clinics, who confirm the exact price with you before you pay. Costs move with wholesale prices, which is the other reason we do not publish figures that would quickly be out of date.
Why we cannot be more specific here. Advertising prescription-only medicines to the public is prohibited in the UK. Any provider naming specific medicines, doses or prices on a public page is breaking those rules. We would rather explain the restriction than quietly ignore it.
How it works
Initial Assessment
30-minute GP consultation: medical history, BMI, lifestyle review and discussion of suitable treatment options.
Personalised Plan
Treatment plan combining lifestyle counselling with medication where clinically appropriate — and an honest discussion of expectations.
Active Treatment
Prescription support with proper dose titration, regular check-ins and lifestyle counselling working alongside medication.
Long-Term Support
Ongoing follow-ups (15 or 30 minutes) to monitor progress, manage side effects and embed lasting change.
Suitability
Our weight management programme is designed for adults seeking medically supervised, evidence-based weight loss support.
- BMI of 30 or above — or 27.5 or above if you are of South Asian, Chinese, other Asian, Middle Eastern, Black African or African-Caribbean family background
- Lower thresholds may apply where you have a weight-related condition such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obstructive sleep apnoea or heart disease — this is assessed individually
- Adults seeking medical supervision with their treatment
- People wanting lasting change, not quick fixes
- Menopausal weight gain that hasn't responded to lifestyle alone
- Those who've tried other approaches without sustained results
- Patients who want their treatment properly monitored
Why the threshold differs. Health risks from excess weight occur at a lower BMI in people of South Asian, Chinese, other Asian, Middle Eastern, Black African or African-Caribbean family background. Following the principle set out in NICE guidance, we apply a threshold 2.5 kg/m² lower for these groups.
BMI is a starting point, not the whole picture. Your clinician will consider your overall health, medical history and what you are trying to achieve before recommending anything.
Lifestyle support
Nutrition
Practical, sustainable eating patterns — not restrictive diets.
Behaviour
Identifying triggers, habits and emotional eating patterns.
Movement
Realistic activity goals matched to your life.
Sleep & Stress
The often-missed foundations of weight regulation.
Risks and side effects
These are prescription-only medicines with recognised risks. You should understand them before starting treatment.
Common side effects
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea or constipation
- Reduced appetite, indigestion, burping
- Headache, tiredness or dizziness
- Reactions at the site of administration
Less common but serious
- Pancreatitis — severe, persistent abdominal pain needs urgent assessment
- Gallstones and gallbladder problems
- Dehydration and kidney problems, particularly with prolonged vomiting
- Low blood sugar, particularly alongside other diabetes medication
- Changes in mood, or thoughts of self-harm
Weight regain is common after stopping treatment. These medicines are licensed for long-term use alongside diet and physical activity, and are not a short course. You will be given the manufacturer's patient information leaflet with your prescription, and we encourage you to read it in full.
If you develop severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, signs of an allergic reaction, or thoughts of harming yourself, stop the medication and seek urgent medical help — call NHS 111, or 999 if severe.
When this treatment isn't suitable
Weight management medication is not appropriate for everyone. We will not prescribe, or will ask for further information first, if any of the following apply.
We cannot prescribe if
- You are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to conceive
- You are under 18
- You or a close relative have had medullary thyroid cancer, or you have multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN2)
- You have had pancreatitis
- You have a current or past eating disorder
- You are already taking a weight management medication
- You take insulin or a sulfonylurea (such as gliclazide, glimepiride, glipizide or tolbutamide) — the risk of low blood sugar requires close monitoring we cannot safely provide remotely
- You have diabetic retinopathy — rapid improvement in blood sugar can worsen it, and this needs ophthalmology oversight
- You have previously had an allergic reaction to a weight management medication
We will need more information if
- You have type 2 diabetes managed without insulin or sulfonylureas
- You have significant kidney or liver disease
- You have gallbladder disease or a history of gallstones
- You have gastroparesis or another significant gut condition
- You take medication that needs careful timing or monitoring
- You have a history of depression or suicidal thoughts
This list is not exhaustive. Your consultation covers your full medical history, and your clinician will tell you honestly if treatment is not right for you — including if we think you would be better served elsewhere. If we decline to prescribe on clinical grounds, your consultation fee still applies, as the assessment has taken place.
If your relationship with food or your body feels difficult, weight management medication may not be the right place to start. Speak to your own GP first — they can talk it through with you and arrange the right support.
Why supervision matters
These are powerful medicines, and they work best when prescribed and monitored properly. Supervision is essential to identify and manage potential side effects, to know when to seek further medical attention, and to recognise when treatment should be stopped if it isn't suitable for you.
Dose Titration
Starting low and increasing gradually under medical supervision minimises side effects and improves tolerance.
Side Effect Management
Side effects are common at the start of treatment — proper clinical support helps you manage them and stay on track.
Guided by NICE
Prescribing decisions are informed by NICE guidance on BMI thresholds, monitoring and review.
Sustainable Change
Medication alone rarely produces lasting results. Combining it with lifestyle work gives you the best chance of sustained change.
We are not an emergency service. If you have acute concerns, become unwell, or your symptoms worsen, please call NHS 111 or 999 as clinically indicated. We cannot monitor your health between appointments and cannot respond to urgent matters.
Our clinicians hold specific training in weight management. Our GPs include a Certified Partner of The National Medical Weight Loss Programme — a CPD-accredited course covering obesity assessment, clinical risk evaluation and the evidence-based use of weight management medication — and a GP specialising in Lifestyle Medicine with the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine.
Book your weight clinic consultation
Book your initial 30-minute GP consultation — £110.