An initial GP appointment to talk through your weight-related concerns, what you have tried so far and your past medical history. Measurement of height, weight, biometrical impedance analysis to measure fat and muscle mass as well as basal metabolic rate, blood tests (Full blood count, liver, kidneys, bone profile, diabetes screen, thyroid function) with HCA. Review of / counselling on diet, exercise and lifestyle factors. £270
A follow-up appointment with the GP to go through your results and discuss the different management options available to you. Counselling on / prescription of one of the weight loss medications outlined below where suitable. £50
i – Mounjaro (tirzepatide) weekly by subcutaneous injection to be prescribed and collected from a local pharmacy or posted to your home. From £159.99 / month (prices may vary between pharmacies / depending on supply)
Ii – Weygovy (semaglutide) weekly by subcutaneous injection to be prescribed and collected from a local pharmacy or posted to your home. From £117 / month (prices may vary between pharmacies / depending on supply)
iii- Orlistat three times daily oral capsules to be prescribed and collected from your local pharmacy or posted to your home. From £29 / month
Monthly follow-up appointments either over the telephone or preferably face-to-face to allow for weight measurement and repeat biometrical impedance analysis with the healthcare assistant. Review of any new symptoms or side effects by the GP and re-prescription of the same or increased dose of medication when appropriate until the maintenance dose is reached then follow-up can be stretched to two monthly. £50 / appointment
Follow-up appointment with the GP at 3 months to review and measure weight (aiming for greater than 5% reduction to check whether suitable to continue) plus repeat biometrical impedance. £50 / appointment