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
Can you take Foundayo with the contraceptive pill?
You can take Foundayo with the contraceptive pill, but you'll need extra contraception for 30 days after starting it and after each dose increase.
Weight-loss medications
Can you take the Wegovy pill with anticoagulants?
You can take the Wegovy pill with warfarin, apixaban or rivaroxaban, but not at the same time. Take the pill at least 30 minutes before a morning dose.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Weight-loss medications
Can I take Mounjaro, Wegovy, or Foundayo with my condition or medication?
Free tool to check if your health conditions or medications are compatible with Mounjaro, Wegovy, or Foundayo. Based on UK prescribing guidelines.
Weight-loss medications
Foundayo vs Rybelsus: which tablet is right for you?
Foundayo vs Rybelsus: 9.2% vs 5.3% average weight loss over 52 weeks in a type 2 diabetes trial. Compare side effects and UK prescribing.
Weight-loss medications
Does Foundayo make you feel tired?
Foundayo can make you feel tired. Learn how appetite changes, dehydration, and brain effects may contribute, plus practical ways to improve your energy.
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