Medicated Weight Loss Service - Wegovy
Wegovy is a prescription weight loss injection designed to help with weight management.
How Does This Service Work
Complete Online Consultation
Select your preferred treatment option, answer our health and lifestyle questions and make your payment.
Clinical Assessment
Our clinical team will review your application and respond within as little as 12 hours
Receive Your Treatment
Once approved, our team will post your medication using our Royal Mail postal service.
About Medicated Weight Loss Service - Wegovy
What is the Medicated Weight Loss Service – Wegovy Injections? | How does it work?
The Medicated Weight Loss service provided by iPharm is designed to help you lose weight in a healthy and sustainable way. Our team will assess your current health and lifestyle situation to ensure that our medicated weight loss program is the best option for you, if approved, you will be prescribed medical treatment which in this case is Wegovy.
Wegovy contains the active ingredient semaglutide and is injected once a week to help regulate appetite and reduce food intake. When used alongside a calorie-controlled diet and increased physical activity, Wegovy has been shown to support effective weight loss.
How does this service work? | What do I have to do?
Our online service is simple – start by selecting your preferred treatment and then answer a series of questions regarding your lifestyle, medical history, and symptoms. Once you've placed your order, our clinical team will then assess the suitability of the chosen treatment/medication and if that’s all approved, we’ll send your medicine(s) out to you!
If Wegovy is suitable for you, it will be prescribed as follows:
One injection per week, administered subcutaneously (under the skin)
You may inject into your upper legs (front of the thighs), lower stomach (keep 2 inches away from your belly button), or upper arm
The starting dose is 0.25 mg once a week, and you will gradually increase your dose every four weeks.
Can be taken with or without food
Should be used alongside a calorie-controlled diet and regular physical activity
Wegovy is designed for long-term weight management and may be continued as long as it remains effective and well-tolerated. It is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle to maximize the benefits of the treatment.
Medicated Weight Loss Service - Wegovy FAQs
Your BMI is 27 or higher, and you have weight-related health conditions such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol
OR
Your BMI is 30 or higher, regardless of other conditions
The most common side effects of Wegovy may include:
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Constipation
Abdominal pain or discomfort
Loss of appetite
Fatigue
Headache
These side effects are generally mild to moderate and often improve over time as your body adjusts to the medication. If any side effects become severe or persist, it's important to contact your healthcare provider.
A balanced, calorie-controlled diet
Regular physical activity
Wegovy is most effective when used as part of an overall weight management plan, and ongoing lifestyle changes are crucial to achieving long-term success and maintaining weight loss. Your healthcare provider may offer additional support and guidance on nutrition and exercise to help you reach your goals.