Weight Loss Medicines

NHS

The NHS may offer weight loss medicines such as Mounjaro, if you meet certain criteria. These medications help with weight loss alongside a healthy diet and exercise. These medicines are started by NHS specialist weight management services, and not by GPs. You can read more via our mounjaro news article

Private providers

If you see a private provider, they may ask for information from your GP records. You can access your NHS record using the NHS App. It is the responsibility of the private doctor prescribing your medicine to make sure it is safe for you. They should check your medical history, look at your NHS record, and do any tests needed before prescribing. If your private provider needs blood tests or other checks, you will need to arrange these privately. NHS blood tests and resources cannot be used for private care. If a formal GP report is required you can request this. Our usual standard fees for private GP reports will apply.

Side Effects of the weight loss medication

These medicines can cause side effects. Common ones include:

• Feeling sick or being sick
• Heartburn
• Constipation or diarrhoea
• Stomach pain
• Headaches

 These side effects are temporary for most people, but if you have them, please contact the specialist clinic, private clinic or pharmacy that gave you the medication.

If you have severe abdominal pain, call your GP, NHS 111, or go to A&E. This could be pancreatitis, which is rare but serious. If you have trouble breathing, or your face, tongue, or throat swells, call 999 or go to A&E immediately.

We hope this information is helpful.

If you have any concerns about your weight, please submit an online request. If you cannot fill the form yourself please phone us on 020 7738 7030 and our reception team can help you complete an appointment request.