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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.
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
7-day Mounjaro meal plan | Dietitian approved meal plan for weight loss
Our 7-day Mounjaro meal plan includes protein-rich recipes, side effect management tips, and practical portion guidance. Click here to download it now.
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.
Weight-loss medications
Wegovy pill vs Wegovy injection: which works better, and which is right for you?
The Wegovy injection produced an average weight loss of 14.9% in trials vs 13.6% for the Wegovy pill. The pill isn't yet available in the UK.
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.
Weight-loss medications
The Wegovy pill: what it is, how it works, and when it’s coming to the UK
The Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide 25 mg) is the first GLP-1 pill approved for weight loss. FDA-approved in the U.S., UK availability is expected late 2026.
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