Our Pharmacist led Weight Management Clinic runs daily Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm at our Bearsden, Cardonald, Drumchapel, Dumbarton, Giffnock, Galsgow West End, Moodiesburn, Paisley and Shawlands branches. It is for patients over 18 years with a BMI over 30 (or a BMI over 27 with certain medical conditions)
The initial consultation fee is £25. If suitable for treatment this will be deducted from your first supply, along with a further £25 trail discount e.g. £150 for first month on starter strengths of Wegovy or Mounjaro listed below including consultation. Thereafter your medication will cost
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| MOUNJARO | WEGOVY | XENICAL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Ingredient | Tirzepatide | Semaglutide | Orlistat |
| How does it work? | Makes you feel fuller and reduces cravings (by working on GLP-1 and GIP receptors) | Makes you feel fuller and reduces cravings | Reduces how much fat your body absorbs from food |
| How much weight can I lose? | Up to 20% after 17 months use (with lifestyle change) | Up to 15% after a year’s use (with lifestyle change) | Around 5% after a year’s use (with lifestyle change) |
| How do I take it? | It’s self-injected | It’s self-injected | You swallow a capsule |
| When do I take it? | Once a WEEK | Once a WEEK | Up to three times a day with meals |
| Does the dose change? | Dose increases every 4 weeks until you reach a maintenance doseb | Dose increases every 4 weeks until you reach a maintenance doseb | The dose stays the same, 1 capsule up to three times a day |
| Is it prescription only? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| How long do I take it for? | As obesity is treated as a chronic condition, weight loss medicines can be taken long-term to help you reach a healthier weight. For long lasting weight loss you’ll need to make some key lifestyle changes as well - we can help you with these. |
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