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Can you take Foundayo every other day?

Weight-loss medications

Can you take Foundayo every other day?

We wouldn't recommend taking Foundayo every other day as it reduces the drug's level in the bloodstream and will impact weight-loss outcomes. Find out more.

Can you take the Wegovy pill after breast cancer?

Weight-loss medications

Can you take the Wegovy pill after breast cancer?

You may be able to take the Wegovy pill after breast cancer, including with tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitors, once you've recovered and in remission.

Spicy courgette noodles with mince

Beef and meat

Spicy courgette noodles with mince

A gluten-free beef recipe with beef, courgettes, and 2cm fresh ginger. Ready in 40 mins. Serves 4. Developed by Second Nature dietitians.

Braised cabbage

Sides, sauces and dips

Braised cabbage

A vegan side with red cabbage, pink lady, and cloves. Ready in 60 mins. Serves 4. Developed by Second Nature dietitians.

What is tier 3 specialist weight management?

Weight Loss Programmes

What is tier 3 specialist weight management?

Tier 3 is the NHS’s specialist weight-management service. See who can be referred, how long the wait is and whether you can get Wegovy or Mounjaro.

Can you get retatrutide on the NHS?

Weight-Loss Injections

Can you get retatrutide on the NHS?

No, retatrutide isn't on the NHS as of 2026. We explain when it might be, who'll be eligible, and the MHRA-approved alternatives available now.

Can you get Foundayo on the NHS?

Weight-loss medications

Can you get Foundayo on the NHS?

You can't get Foundayo (orforglipron) on the NHS yet, but it's available privately. Learn more about NHS access, who may qualify, and other private options.

Can you get Ozempic on the NHS?

Weight-loss medications

Can you get Ozempic on the NHS?

Ozempic is only available on the NHS for type 2 diabetes, not weight loss. Wegovy and Mounjaro are the UK's licensed weight-loss injections.

Can you get Saxenda on the NHS?

Weight-Loss Injections

Can you get Saxenda on the NHS?

Saxenda is discontinued, but its drug, liraglutide, is on the NHS through tier 3 weight management services. See who qualifies and how to get referred.

Can you get the Wegovy pill on the NHS?

Weight-loss medications

Can you get the Wegovy pill on the NHS?

You can’t get the Wegovy pill on the NHS yet. It’s available privately, but NICE hasn’t recommended it for NHS use, so it may not reach the NHS until 2028.

Make losing weight feel Second Nature

The first step on your Second Nature journey is to take our health quiz.

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