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Weight Loss Treatment
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How it works
Complete online consultation
Tell us your health history, select pick up in store or delivery, make payment. Takes 5–10 minutes.
Clinical assessment
We’ll review everything within 24 hours and prescribe treatment if appropriate. We’ll message or call you if we have any follow-up questions.
Pick up in store or delivery to your door
We provide simple instructions on how to take your treatment, and will follow up with advice and support on how to manage your weight.
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CONSISTENCY IS KEY - 10% OFF RETURN ORDERS
Just like your local GP, we’re here to support you with expert, confidential advice and treatment but without the travel and waiting time. You can reach us whether you’re relaxing at home or hard at work. With pick up in store or free standard delivery, you’ll get fast access to the treatment you need, online access to resources and follow-on support to help you manage your weight, if suitable for you.
GET STARTEDWeight loss treatment is most effective when used consistently, alongside important lifestyle changes. That’s why we offer 10% off each time you re-order Weight Loss treatment.
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Weight loss treatments and plans we offer
Wegovy 0.25mg Injection
1 Pen Coming Soon
Wegovy is a weight loss treatment that helps you to feel fuller and reduces cravings. It’s injected under the skin once a week. The starting dose is 0.25mg. The pre-filled pen contains 4 doses and you’ll stick with this dose for at least 4 weeks before moving on to a series of dose increases if suitable for you.
Please note we will not have stock until early May 2023. This applies to the NHS and other online providers
Wegovy 0.5mg Injection
1 Pen Coming Soon
Wegovy is a weight loss treatment that helps you to feel fuller and reduces cravings. It’s injected under the skin once a week. The second dose is 0.5mg, which you’ll stay on for 4 weeks before increasing to the next dose if suitable. Each pen contains 4 doses so will last you 4 weeks. If you are switching from a different weight loss medicine we’ll help you select the right dose.
Please note we will not have stock until 24th April 2023. This applies to the NHS and other online providers
Wegovy 1mg Injection
1 Pen Coming Soon
Wegovy is a weight loss treatment that helps you to feel fuller and reduces cravings. It’s injected under the skin once a week. 1mg is the third dose, which you’ll stay on for 4 weeks before increasing again if suitable. Each pre-filled pen contains 4 doses. If you’re switching from a different medicine like Saxenda, we’ll help you choose the right dose.
Please note we will not have stock until 24th April 2023. This applies to the NHS and other online providers
Wegovy 1.7mg Injection
1 Pen Coming Soon
Wegovy is a weight loss treatment that helps you to feel fuller and reduces cravings. It’s injected under the skin once a week. 1.7mg is the fourth dose, which you’ll stay on for 4 weeks before increasing again if suitable. Each pre-filled pen contains 4 doses.
Please note we will not have stock until 24th April 2023. This applies to the NHS and other online providers
Wegovy 2.4mg Injection
1 Pen Coming Soon
Wegovy, a weekly self-injected weight loss treatment, works by helping you feel fuller and reducing cravings. 2.4mg is the maximum dose. Once you reach 2.4mg you’ll carry on using it once a week for the duration of your treatment.
Please note we will not have stock until 24th April 2023. This applies to the NHS and other online providers
Orlistat 120mg
1 Pen Coming Soon
Orlistat is a weight loss medicine, which comes in a 28 day supply of capsules.
Wegovy 0.5mg Injection
1 Pen Coming Soon
Wegovy is a weight loss treatment that helps you to feel fuller and reduces cravings. It’s injected under the skin once a week. The starting dose is 0.25mg. The pre-filled pen contains 4 doses and you’ll stick with this dose for at least 4 weeks before moving on to a series of dose increases if suitable for you.
*Please note we will not have stock until early May 2023. This applies to the NHS and other online providers*
Wegovy 1mg Injection
1 Pen Coming Soon
Wegovy is a weight loss treatment that helps you to feel fuller and reduces cravings. It’s injected under the skin once a week. The starting dose is 0.25mg. The pre-filled pen contains 4 doses and you’ll stick with this dose for at least 4 weeks before moving on to a series of dose increases if suitable for you.
*Please note we will not have stock until early May 2023. This applies to the NHS and other online providers*
Wegovy 1.7mg Injection
1 Pen Coming Soon
Wegovy is a weight loss treatment that helps you to feel fuller and reduces cravings. It’s injected under the skin once a week. The starting dose is 0.25mg. The pre-filled pen contains 4 doses and you’ll stick with this dose for at least 4 weeks before moving on to a series of dose increases if suitable for you.
*Please note we will not have stock until early May 2023. This applies to the NHS and other online providers*
Wegovy 2.4mg Injection
1 Pen Coming Soon
Wegovy is a weight loss treatment that helps you to feel fuller and reduces cravings. It’s injected under the skin once a week. The starting dose is 0.25mg. The pre-filled pen contains 4 doses and you’ll stick with this dose for at least 4 weeks before moving on to a series of dose increases if suitable for you.
*Please note we will not have stock until early May 2023. This applies to the NHS and other online providers*
Saxenda 6mg/ml pre-filled pen
3 pens £50 per pen
£150
Saxenda is a weight loss medicine that is injected under the skin every day. The dose starts low and increases over a few weeks to the recommended 3mg a day. Needles are included.
Saxenda 6mg/ml pre-filled pen
5 pens £48 per pen
£240
Saxenda is a weight loss medicine that is injected under the skin every day. The dose starts low and increases over a few weeks to the recommended 3mg a day. Needles are included.
Saxenda 6mg/ml pre-filled pen
2 pens £52 per pen
£104
Saxenda is a weight loss medicine that is injected under the skin every day. The dose starts low and increases over a few weeks to the recommended 3mg a day. Needles are included.
Boots Online Doctor Weight Loss Treatments Comparison Chart
Being overweight — don’t let it be a burden
Being overweight is a very common problem. More than 2/3 adults in the UK are either overweight or obese. Excess weight is linked to several serious health problems such as heart disease, diabetes and stroke.
We can prescribe medicine to help you to lose the extra weight — providing it’s suitable for you. We’ll get in touch with advice on how to best take your medicine and help you make the lifestyle changes you need to manage your weight over the long-term.
We’ll check in with you after you start any treatment we prescribe to see how you’re getting on. If it’s going well, you can potentially request repeat prescriptions for up to 12 months and we’ll check in regularly with you to see if you are on track.
GET STARTEDWEGOVY | SAXENDA | XENICAL (ORLISTAT) | |
Active Ingredient | Semaglutide | Liraglutide | Orlistat |
How does it work? | Makes you feel fuller and reduces cravings | Makes you feel fuller and reduces cravings | Reduces how much fat your body absorbs from food |
How much weight can I lose? | Up to 15% after a year’s use (with lifestyle change)* | Up to 11% after a year’s use (with lifestyle change)* | Around 5% after a year’s use (with lifestyle change)* |
How do I take it? | It’s self-injected | It’s self-injected | You swallow a capsule |
When do I take it? | Once a Week | Once a Day | Up to three times a day with meals |
Does the dose change? | Dose increases every 4 weeks until you reach a maintenance dose** | Doses increases every week until you reach a maintenance dose** | The dose stays the same, 1 capsule up to three times a day |
Will it work for me? | 90 in 100 people lose at least 5% by 6 months use*** | 66 in 100 people lose at least 5% by 12 weeks use*** | 60 in 100 people lost at least 5% by 12 weeks use*** |
Is it prescription only? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
How long do I take it for? | As obesity is treated as a chronic condition, weight loss medicines can be taken long-term to help you reach a healthier weight. For long lasting weight loss you’ll need to make some key lifestyle changes as well - we can help you with these. | ||
How else can you help me? | 10 week weight loss support programme, live webinars and lots of helpful information on our website and in your patient record. **** | ||
Other Weight Loss Treatments - not offered at Boots Online Doctor
OZEMPIC | RYBELSUS | |
Active Ingredient | Semaglutide | Semaglutide |
Why don’t you offer these? | Both these medicines are licensed for treating Type 2 diabetes. Limited supplies, especially of Ozempic, mean these medicines should be prioritised for patients with diabetes. | |
* Average weight loss seen in clinical studies. All patients also increased their physical activity and had a reduced calorie diet.
** We’ll let you know the dosing schedule in your personalised treatment plan.
*** In clinical studies a weight loss of 5% was seen as a good response to treatment by 6 months for Wegovy and 12 weeks for both Saxenda and Orlistat.
**** Available free to all Boots Online Doctor customers.
Clinical studies references:
Wilding J et al. [2021]. Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or Obesity. N Engl J Med 2021; 384:989-1002. Available from Here [Accessed 31 March 2023]
Pi-Sunyer X et al. A randomized, controlled trial of 3.0 mg of liraglutide in weight management. N Engl J Med. 2015;373(1):11-22. Available from Here [Accessed 31 March 2023]
Torgersen J et al. XENical in the prevention of diabetes in obese subjects (XENDOS) study: a randomized study of orlistat as an adjunct to lifestyle changes for the prevention of type 2 diabetes in obese patients. Diabetes Care. 2004 Jan;27(1):155-61. doi: 10.2337/diacare.27.1.155. Erratum in: Diabetes Care. 2004 Mar;27(3):856. Available from Here [Accessed 31 March 2023]
BEING OVERWEIGHT — DON’T LET IT BE A BURDEN
Being overweight is a very common problem. More than 2/3 adults in the UK are either overweight or obese. Excess weight is linked to several serious health problems such as heart disease, diabetes and stroke.
We can prescribe medicine to help you to lose the extra weight — providing it’s suitable for you. We’ll get in touch with advice on how to best take your medicine and help you make the lifestyle changes you need to manage your weight over the long-term.
After you start any treatment we prescribe, we’ll check in with you to see how you’re getting on. If it’s going well, you can potentially request repeat prescriptions for up to 12 months and we’ll check in regularly with you to see if you are on track.
We’ll also send you an exclusive Weight Watchers offer: get 60% off your first 6 months with absolutely no tie-in. Get all the support you need to help you succeed, from tailored meal plans to activity trackers, 24/7 coach support, and much more – all in their handy, award-winning app; please see our Terms and Conditions. In addition to this, you'll receive a barcode you can show in-store to use our weighing scales for free. Monitoring your weight and BMI can help you keep track of progress.
GET STARTEDWHAT IS WEGOVY?
You might have been hearing quite a bit about Wegovy (semaglutide). A weight loss medicine that's been available in the United States since 2021, it's now available in the UK and we're pleased to be able to prescribe this medicine to our patients where appropriate. An injection pen you need to use just once a week, Wegovy helps to reduce appetite and curb cravings. It has performed well in clinical trials, with patients reported as experiencing significant weight loss. Find out more about Wegovy.
WEGOVY COMING TO THE UK
You might have heard of Wegovy, an injection pen weight loss medicine that has been available in the United States since 2021. It has performed well in clinical trials, with patients reported as experiencing significant weight loss. We expect Wegovy to come to the UK and to Boots Online Doctor soon. In the meantime, find out more about this medicine and sign up here to find out as soon as it’s available.
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