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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
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 UK-approved, but NHS funding needs a NICE decision, most likely in 2028.
Weight-loss medications
Am I on track? A free GLP-1 weight-loss progress checker
Average weight loss on Mounjaro, Wegovy and the pill runs from 13.6% to 20.9%, but your result depends on you. Compare yours with the trials, free.
Weight-loss medications
Can I take the Wegovy pill with levothyroxine?
You can take the Wegovy pill with levothyroxine, but not together. Take the pill, wait 30 minutes, then levothyroxine, or move it to bedtime.
Weight-loss medications
Should I switch to the Wegovy pill from Wegovy or Mounjaro injections?
The Wegovy pill, oral semaglutide, produces around 13.6% average weight loss, similar to the 2.4 mg injection but less than Mounjaro or the 7.2 mg dose.
Weight-loss medications
Foundayo (orforglipron): what it is, how it works, and when it’s coming to the UK
Foundayo (orforglipron) is a daily GLP-1 pill for weight loss with no fasting requirements. FDA-approved April 2026. Average weight loss 11.2% at 72 weeks.
Weight-loss medications
Mounjaro alternatives: Your complete guide to weight loss options in 2026
Mounjaro alternatives UK: Compare Wegovy, the Wegovy pill, Saxenda, and Orlistat. Includes clinical trial data, side effects, and pricing.
Weight-loss medications
How to switch from Mounjaro to Wegovy safely
You can switch from Mounjaro (tirzepatide) to Wegovy (semaglutide) under medical supervision. Learn how to do it safely without impacting progress here.
Weight-loss medications
The Wegovy pill vs Rybelsus
The Wegovy pill and Rybelsus are the same drug in tablet form, but the 25 mg Wegovy pill is licensed for weight loss and Rybelsus is diabetes-only.
Weight-loss medications
Wegovy pill vs Mounjaro: which is better for weight loss?
Mounjaro produced more weight loss in trials, 22.5% vs 13.6% for the Wegovy pill, but the pill avoids the weekly injection. Learn how they compare.
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