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Weight loss injections and tablets

If you need help losing weight, we can prescribe treatment such as weight loss pills and weight loss injections to support you on your journey. Clinical trials have shown that these treatments could lead to a 15% reduction in body weight in a single year. If our clinicians think weight loss injections or weight loss pills are suitable, they’ll check your BMI and you can either have your treatment delivered to your door or collect it.

If you need help losing weight, we can prescribe treatment such as weight loss pills and weight loss injections to support you on your journey. Clinical trials have shown that these treatments could lead to a 15% reduction in body weight in a single year. If our clinicians think weight loss injections or weight loss pills are suitable, they’ll check your BMI and you can either have your treatment delivered to your door or collect it.

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How our online weight loss service works

  1. Complete our simple, confidential online consultation

    5 mins

  2. One of our clinicians confirms your suitability. We’ll email to let you know

    BMI and ID checks might be required

  3. Choose how you get your treatment

    Delivery and collection options available

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Weight loss treatment comparison

Name Mounjaro® Wegovy® Saxenda® Orlistat Xenical
Active ingredient Tirzepatide Semaglutide Liraglutide Orlistat Orlistat
Type of treatment Weight loss injection Weight loss injection Weight loss injection Weight loss capsule Weight loss capsule
How to take it Weekly injection Weekly injection Daily injection Up to three daily tablets Up to three capsules a day
How it works Reduces/regulates appetite Reduces/regulates appetite Reduces/regulates appetite Reduces fat absorption Reduces fat absorption
Effectiveness* 96% 84% 60% 45% 45%
*% of people losing more than 5% of body weight.
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    Everything you should know about weight loss treatments

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    Do I qualify for weight loss injections and pills?

    Weight loss treatments are made for people with high BMIs. Maintaining a healthy weight for you is important, and weight loss injections or pills may help you achieve this.

    Here at Online Doctor, we currently offer Mounjaro®, Wegovy®, Orlistat, Xenical and Saxenda®.  

    • Mounjaro®, Wegovy® and Saxenda® are suitable for people with a BMI of over 30 (or 27-30 if you have a risk factor).
    • Orlistat and Xenical can be prescribed for people with a BMI of over 30 (or 28 if you have a risk factor such as high blood pressure).

    To check that you qualify for treatment, we'll ask about other medicines you're taking, and any conditions you have. The online questionnaire is completely confidential, and we'll use the information to ensure the treatment you have requested is safe to take.

    During your online consultation for weight loss injections, you’ll need to upload a video showing your weight and ID. We’ll be able to confirm your identity and BMI, so we can deliver your treatment to your chosen address.

    Before we can prescribe weight loss injections for you:

    • We'll need to check your ID and weight
    • We check your ID and weight on a video you film for us
    • You need to ensure that your name on your ID matches the name on your Patient Record, otherwise your video may not be accepted 

    You'll need:

    • A mobile phone with a front and rear camera
    • A steady internet connection via 3G, 4G, 5G or WiFi
    • Bathroom scales
    • A full-length mirror or someone who can film you
    • A valid ID - driving licence, passport or national identity card 

    What is obesity?

    Obesity is used to describe an excess amount of body fat that can present a risk to health.

    There are many different causes for obesity, from diet to environment to health and genetic factors.

    Being obese increases the risk of further medical conditions such as strokes, heart disease, cancer and diabetes.

    The NHS recommends that obesity is best treated by exercise and a healthy diet.

    How do I check my BMI?

    BMI stands for ‘Body Mass Index’. It is calculated by dividing a person’s weight (kg) by their height (metres squared).

    Higher BMI scores can be used to determine the chances of you developing long-term conditions such as heart disease. However, people from Asian, Black African, African-Caribbean or Middle Eastern ethnic backgrounds may see these conditions develop from a lower BMI, so this should be factored in when BMI is calculated.

    BMI should not be used to diagnose symptoms as there are limits to using it. For example not all weight is fat, which disadvantages people with a muscular build.

    Medically speaking, you are 'overweight' if you have a BMI of more than 25. So, you might be advised by your GP to make lifestyle changes to try and lose weight.

    “While there are limitations to measuring BMI, measuring it can be a first step to determining your risk for any further weight-related diseases.” - Dr Bhavini Shah

    You can use this NHS tool to calculate your BMI. 

    Weight loss treatment side effects

    Common side effects during weight loss treatment can include:

    • Vomiting
    • Headaches
    • Diarrhoea
    • Constipation
    • Stomach discomfort

    These side effects should decrease over time as treatment continues.

    “If you get any side effects from your weight loss treatment please talk to your GP. If you are experiencing severe side effects (pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, nausea), stop treatment immediately and seek medical help.” - Dr Bhavini Shah

    For more information on weight loss treatment side effects read the patient information leaflets for Mounjaro® and Wegovy®.

    Injection pens or capsule tablets: which is right for me?

    Injections (pens) like Mounjaro® or Wegovy® and tablets such as Orlistat can help with weight loss when used alongside regular exercise and a balanced diet. While tablets can help you lose weight by blocking the fat you eat from being digested. Injections may be more effective for long-term weight loss as they stop you feeling hungry.

    These treatments work in different ways and can cause side effects. So, which one you use depends on:

    • Qualifying for treatment
    • Your BMI
    • Any health conditions you have
    • Your weight loss goals
    • How comfortable you feel with any risks or side effects
    • Whether you have needle phobia 

    There’s a lot to consider when starting weight loss treatment, our clinicians are here to help.

    How do weight loss injections work?

    Mounjaro®Wegovy® and Saxenda® are the weight loss injections (pens) that we offer. They work by:

    • Suppressing your appetite: Mimicking naturally occurring hormones to make you feel less hungry
    • Regulating blood sugar: Increases insulin – regulates blood sugar
    • Food leaving your stomach slower: Slowing down digestion so you may eat smaller portions

    How do weight loss pills work?

    Xenical and Orlistat (which both have the same active ingredient, orlistat, so work in the same way), are prescribed as a tablet. They work by blocking up to a third of the fat in the food you eat from being absorbed into your system.   

    Is Ozempic® available in the UK?

    Ozempic® is only licensed as a medicine for type 2 diabetes but is sometimes prescribed off-label as a weight loss treatment. If you do not have diabetes, please seek an alternative treatment.

    Wegovy® has the same active ingredient as Ozempic®, semaglutide, and is prescribed for weight loss. Find out more about Wegovy® and Ozempic® here.

    What are the health benefits of losing weight?

    If you’re looking to lose weight because you have a high BMI, you may be at higher risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke and cancer. Reaching a healthy weight can lower your risk of experiencing these serious health issues.

    If you’re living with asthma or erectile dysfunction, weight loss can improve your symptoms. Some people find that reaching a healthy weight improves self-confidence and mental health. It can also make some activities more enjoyable as the strain on their joints is reduced as well. 

    Weight management and weight loss treatments

    The goal with weight management should be to reach a healthy weight for your height and build, and to maintain it. Achieving sustainable results and staying at your goal weight is best done by making adjustments to your lifestyle, being more active and eating a balanced diet. However, it is possible that prescription weight loss treatments can help you reach your goal weight. 

    In severe cases weight loss surgery is an option (either a gastric band, gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy). However, as this is a major surgery it can be difficult to qualify for. There are also several potential post-surgery risks such as gallstones and blood clots.

    If you have any concerns about sudden weight gain, you should see your GP for advice.

    Diets and long-term weight maintenance

    Make changes to your lifestyle that you can stick to, and you will find maintaining a healthy weight easier. Fad diets tend to make your weight drop dramatically and then rise again, so avoid these. Instead, try to eat more whole fruits, vegetables, wholegrains and lean protein while increasing your activity level. Walk more, join a local sports team, or swim regularly. The occasional sugary treat is fine, but make sure it's occasional and part of a balanced diet. 

    Our weight loss clinic

    We can prescribe Orlistat, Xenical, Mounjaro®, Wegovy® and Saxenda® online. Simply request the treatment you'd like and complete the medical consultation. We’ll use this information to ensure that the treatment is safe and suitable for you.

    For Mounjaro®, Wegovy® and Saxenda® you’ll need to upload a video that clearly shows your ID and weight. This allows our clinicians to ensure the treatment is right for you. We can verify who you are and that you meet the criteria needed for treatment. Using our online video service also means you can have your order delivered to your home or chosen address. 

    If approved for Orlistat or Xenical, you’ll need to collect your first treatment from your local London pharmacy. This is so that you can have your BMI checked by a pharmacist. After this first collection, for Orlistat and Xenical, you'll have the option of delivery.

    With Mounjaro®, Wegovy® or Saxenda®, we’ll send you email reminders to reorder your treatment. And we’ll also ask you to keep us updated on your progress at certain points during the course of your treatment. 

    Delivery & collection information

    • Standard delivery

      Free

      Delivered within 2-3 working days.

    • Next-day delivery

      £4.95

      Orders approved before 5pm Monday-Friday will arrive within 1-2 working days. Orders approved between 5pm Friday and 12pm Sunday will usually arrive on Monday or Tuesday.

    • Standard ParcelShop collection

      Free

      Collect from 7000+ convenient ParcelShops in 2-3 working days.

    • Next day ParcelShop collection

      £2.95

      Collect next day from 7000+ convenient ParcelShop locations, if approved before 5pm Monday-Friday. Saturday and Sunday orders, collect Monday if approved before 12pm Sunday or Tuesday if ordered after 12pm. 

    • Same-day collection

      Free

      Order before 5pm Monday-Friday to collect in selected pharmacies the same day. Subject to the availability of your treatment in your selected pharmacy.

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