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Weight-loss medications
Evidence-based guidance on weight-loss medications including GLP-1 receptor agonists like Wegovy, Ozempic, and Mounjaro. Find reliable information on efficacy, side effects, NHS availability, and how these medications work as part of a balanced approach to weight loss. Our content is developed by healthcare professionals and nutritionists to support informed decisions about medication-assisted weight loss in the UK.
Weight-loss medications
Where can you buy the Wegovy pill online in the UK?
Pre-order the Wegovy pill online in the UK if you meet the criteria. See who's eligible with our free tool, cost, & how it compares to Wegovy & Mounjaro.
Weight-loss medications
Should I switch to the Wegovy pill from Wegovy or Mounjaro injections?
The Wegovy pill produces 13.6% weight loss, similar to the 2.4 mg injection but less than Mounjaro. Whether to switch, and UK availability from July.
Wegovy compatibility
Can you take Wegovy if you have cardiovascular disease (CVD)?
Yes, you can take Wegovy if you have cardiovascular disease. In the SELECT trial it cut heart attack and stroke risk by 20%.
Wegovy compatibility
Can you take Wegovy if you have atrial fibrillation?
You can take Wegovy if you have atrial fibrillation, with cardiology input. A SELECT trial analysis found 27% lower AF recurrence on semaglutide.
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.
Weight-loss medications
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Weight-loss medications
GLP-1 BMI calculator: Am I eligible for weight-loss injections in the UK?
Free UK eligibility checker for Mounjaro and Wegovy: BMI 30+ private, BMI 40+ NHS (TA1026), or BMI 27+ with a condition. Ethnic thresholds applied.
Wegovy compatibility
Can you take Wegovy with osteoarthritis?
You can take Wegovy with osteoarthritis. The STEP 9 trial showed that Wegovy supported a reduction in knee pain and improved daily function.
Mounjaro compatibility
Can you take Mounjaro with propranolol?
You can take Mounjaro alongside propranolol. The main considerations are added blood pressure effects and hidden low blood sugar warning signs.
Weight-loss medications
Can oral weight-loss medications help you maintain weight loss after Mounjaro or Wegovy?
ATTAIN-MAINTAIN trial: people who switched from Mounjaro or Wegovy injections to Foundayo kept 75-79% of their weight loss. Not yet approved in the UK.
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