How does it work?

The active ingredient Liragulatide mimics the hormone GLP-1 in your body. After a meal GLP-1 is released from your intestines which helps regulated your blood sugar and reduce the level of glucagon in your body.

Glucagon is a naturally occurring hormone which inhibits the action of insulin. Therefore, making you feel less hungry and slowing down the emptying of your stomach and making you feel fuller for longer.

How does it work?

Saxenda can only be used if you have previously tried and failed to lose weight via exercise and diet alone.

You can expect to lose a min of 5% of your initial body weight after completing 12 weeks treatment. If you have not lost this, then treatment should be discontinued.

You’re eligible for the Weight Loss Service if:

You are aged 18 to 75

You have a BMI of over 30

Or a BMI of over 27 but have been diagnosed with a condition that is made worse by weight gain such as a heart condition, hypertension or diabetes

If you are unsure about your BMI? Simply use a BMI chart to measure yours or, use the NHS BMI calculator. You should book a consultation with one of our specilist pharmacists who will check which of our services and progammes suit you.