Wegovy Weight Loss Treatment in Ealing, London

You're generally eligible if you have a BMI of 30 or above, or a BMI of 27 or above with weight-related health conditions such as type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure. Your pharmacist will review your medical history and current medications to confirm suitability. Wegovy is not suitable if you have a personal or family history of certain thyroid conditions.

Wegovy is priced per injection according to the dose. The 0.25mg injection costs £145.00, 0.5mg costs £155.00, 1mg costs £156.00, 1.7mg costs £250.00, and 2.4mg costs £350.00. Each injection provides a four-week supply. Your pharmacist will discuss the most appropriate starting dose for you.

Contact us to book an initial consultation with our pharmacist. During this appointment, we'll discuss your weight management goals, review your medical history, and assess whether Wegovy is right for you. If it is, we'll show you how to self-inject and arrange your first dose.

You don't need a GP referral to access Wegovy through South Ealing Pharmacy. Our pharmacist will conduct a full assessment and can prescribe it directly if appropriate. However, we may contact your GP to inform them of your treatment, and we'll work with them if you have other health conditions that need coordinating.

The most common side effects are nausea, constipation and reduced appetite—which is actually the intended effect. Nausea is usually mild and improves within days or weeks. Other people experience diarrhoea, vomiting, headache or fatigue. Most side effects settle as your body adjusts. Your pharmacist will help you manage them.

Weight loss typically becomes noticeable after 4 to 8 weeks, though this varies between individuals. The medication is started at a low dose and gradually increased over several months, which means results build gradually. Most people see meaningful weight loss after 3 to 6 months of treatment. Your pharmacist will monitor your progress at regular appointments.

You'll have regular appointments with your pharmacist to monitor your progress, manage side effects, and adjust your dose if needed. The frequency depends on how you're responding to treatment, but typically you'll be seen every few weeks initially, then less frequently once you're stable. We'll arrange a schedule that works for you.

Yes, South Ealing Pharmacy provides Wegovy treatment in Ealing with full pharmacist support and monitoring. We also serve patients from Acton, Chiswick and the W5 area. Our team is experienced in weight management and committed to helping you achieve your goals.

Both are injectable medications for weight management given once weekly, but they contain different active ingredients. Wegovy contains semaglutide and works on one receptor type, while Mounjaro contains tirzepatide and works on two receptor types. Your pharmacist can discuss which might be more suitable for your individual circumstances.

Wegovy can interact with some medications, particularly certain diabetes treatments. Your pharmacist will review all your current medications during your initial consultation and check for any interactions. If you start any new medications while on Wegovy, always tell your pharmacist or GP.

Once you've reached your target weight, your pharmacist will help you plan for maintaining your loss and discuss how long to continue Wegovy treatment. Some people continue long-term to prevent weight regain, while others may stop and focus on maintaining changes through diet and activity. Your pharmacist will advise based on your individual situation.