Injectable GLP-1 treatments are medicines that come in a pre-filled pen that are self-administered at home once a week.

GLP-1 treatments mimic a natural hormone in your gut. It regulates your blood sugar levels and keeps you feeling full for longer, and can help you lose nearly 2x more than other popular medications.

The pens are simple to use and the needles are very small, so it’s relatively pain-free and easy to get used to.

Injectable weight loss treatments are suitable for people with a BMI over 30. For individuals with weight related health concerns, they may be eligible with a BMI over 27. These related concerns include high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and raised cholesterol.

If you have Type 2 diabetes and a BMI less than 27, we can’t prescribe you injectable GLP-1 treatments for weight loss.

Injectable weight loss medication comes in a pre-filled pen. It needs to be used once weekly, on the same day. The pen itself is simple to use and the needles are very small, so it’s relatively pain-free and easy to get used to.

Treatments can be injected in the abdomen, thigh or upper arm at any time during the day, with or without food. It’s recommended that you use it around the same time each week — this will regulate the medication’s effectiveness.

You’ll receive clear instructions with your first order on the specifics for applying your treatment confidently. Our team are also on hand to answer any questions.

Your treatment starts at a low dose and then increases every four weeks. When you first start treatment, you’ll be prescribed the starting dose to use once a week, for four weeks. The dose will then be increased after every four weeks until you reach the recommended maintenance dose.

The clinical team will review your weight with every order to ensure this product is working for you. This way we can ensure the dose which you peak at is optimal for you.

When you order an injectable treatment for the first time, we’ll provide you with a pen and accessories for your 4 doses for your first 28 days of treatment. It’s important to store it in a refrigerator between 2–8°C. Injectable treatments come in a single-dose pen that requires no mixing. You will also receive:

To get started, complete a consultation for an injectable weight loss pen and select the lowest dose. With each subsequent order, you will receive the next pen at the required strength.

Like all medicines, injectable GLP-1 treatments can cause side effects, including nausea, vomiting, constipation and diarrhoea. Not everybody experiences them, but if you do, they usually settle after a few weeks once you get used to the medication. One of the reasons for the gradual increase in medication every four weeks is to give your body the chance to tolerate the medication so that these side effects are less likely to happen or be less problematic.

If you develop abdominal pain, severe stomach problems or severe dehydration whilst taking this medication, you should seek medical advice immediately and advise that you are using this medication.

If you develop signs of an allergic reaction, such as difficulty in breathing, rash, swelling of the face, lips or tongue, then you should also seek help immediately.

Always read the patient information leaflet that’s supplied with your treatment for full information regarding side effects.