Weight Loss Injections
The weight loss injections we supply are provided on a prescription only basis, This is because the medication is used as a supporting tool in weight reduction (in combination with lifestyle and behavioural approaches) in order to achieve a decline in hunger and appetite.
It contains the active ingredient which is a GLP-1 receptor agonist- This is similar to natural human GLP-1 which is the body’s way of communicating the sensation of feeling full to your brain. It therefore reduces feelings of hunger and increases feelings of fullness and satiety, leading to reduced food intake.
It comes in an injection pen which is administered once per day in your fatty tissues (usually your abdomen). The dose is slowly increased over the first four weeks until you reach your full maintenance dose.
Results of a weight loss injection treatment are variable but we would expect you to aim for approximately 10% loss of your initial body weight in your first course of treatment.
Modify Your Lifestyle
The treatment needs to be combined with lifestyle changes including nutritional, exercise and behavioural modifications. This is essential for long-term success and will require ongoing compliance during and after your weight loss injection program.
Your doctor will tell you more about the support modules available through the Weight Journey online service.
Minimum recommended lifestyle measures:
Diet: Increase your hydration levels by drinking 2-3 litres of clear fluids per day. Reduce your calorie intake by 500 kcal per day.
Exercise: Increase your exercise levels to a minimum of 150 minutes/week of moderate exercise (such as a brisk walk) or 75 minutes/week of intense exercise (where you are out of breath and are just about able to hold a conversation but unable to sing).
Behavioural: You will be required to “re-train” your relationship with food. Your doctor will arrange Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBD) input if required.
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Structure of the Weight Loss Injection Programme
Price List
- Initial Consultation£50.00
(non-refundable fee)
- Monthly Supply£580.00
(5 pens)
- Monthly Reviews£30.00
- First Treatment SessionComplimentary
- Fortnightly Telephone ReviewsComplimentary
- WeightJourney Support ModulesComplimentary
- Blood TestFrom £50.00
(selected patients only)
Dose Escalation Schedule
The dose of the active ingredient will be progressively increased over the initial 4 weeks of treatment until you reach your full maintenance dose of 3 mg per day which you will continue for the duration of the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is a good candidate for Weigh-Less Injection Treatment?
Weight -loss injections may be a good option for you to support weight loss if you are aged between 18-75 and have a BMI of 30 or above (27 or above with a weight-related medical condition).
Our health specialist doctors will assess you carefully during the consultation to ensure weight-loss injection treatment is a good option for you.
What lifestyle modifications are required throughout the treatment?
The treatment needs to be combined with lifestyle changes including nutritional, exercise and behavioural modifications. This is essential for long-term success and will require ongoing compliance during and after your treatment program.
Your doctor will tell you more about the support modules available through the Weight Journey online service.
How much weight can I expect to lose?
The results of the treatment are highly variable between individuals and the amount of weight loss and duration of treatment can therefore differ.
Our aim would be for an approximate weight loss of 10% of your starting weight during your first course of treatment. This usually translates to around 6-12kg for most patients.
Do the injections interact with my other medications?
The below drugs interact with the treatment, and therefore should not be used concurrently:
What are the contraindications for using weight-loss injection treatment?
We advise against using this form of treatment if any of the below contraindications apply to you:
- Hypersensitivity to liraglutide or to any of the excipients: disodium phosphate dihydrate, propylene glycol, phenol and water for injection.
- Congestive heart failure New York Heart Association (NYHA) class IV
- Aged 75 years or more
- Treated with other products for weight management
- Obesity secondary to endocrinological or eating disorders or to treatment with medicinal products that may cause weight gain.
- Severe renal impairment (eGFR less than 30)
- Any level of hepatic impairment
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Diabetic gastroparesis
- Concurrent insulin or sulfonylurea (dose may be reduced)
- Patients on warfarin (more frequent INR monitoring required)
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Thyroid disease
- Personal or family history of MTC (medullary thyroid cancer) or MEN (multiple endocrine neoplasia)
Female patients: Please stop using the injections immediately if you think you may be pregnant. Weight-loss treatment needs to be discontinued at least 2 weeks prior to trying for pregnancy.
What will be supplied when I start the treatment?
Your doctor will supply your pack of (lasting roughly one month), needles and a sharps bin for safe disposal of needles.
You will also gain access to the lifestyle and behavioural support module at this point.
What are the possible side-effects from using this form of treatment?
Your doctor will supply your pack of (lasting roughly one month), needles and a sharps bin for safe disposal of needles.
You will also gain access to the lifestyle and behavioural support module at this point.
