WEIGHT MANAGEMENT SERVICES

SUPPORTING YOU TO ACHIEVE HEALTHY, SUSTAINED WEIGHT LOSS.

Combining safe medical options with lifestyle support. We help you make informed decisions under the guidance of qualified healthcare professionals.

At Dears Pharmacy in Edinburgh and Fife, we know that weight management is highly personal. Our service offers professional healthcare assessments. Evidence-based advice and, where clinically appropriate, prescription weight loss options to support your journey toward a healthier lifestyle.

Every individual’s needs are unique. That is why our approach begins with a confidential consultation with one of our trained prescribers. During this session, we review your health and goals to identify the most suitable plan for you.

Prescription Weight Loss Options

When appropriate, your tailored plan may include GLP1 or GLP1/GIP receptor agonists, lipase inhibitors, or other safe weight management medicines. Paired with lifestyle and nutrition guidance and long-term maintenance planning.

All prescription medicines are supplied only after a full clinical assessment confirms a suitable need.

TREATMENT TYPES

After your consultation, you may be offered a treatment plan. This includes one of the following prescription weight loss medicine categories. Each has been shown to support weight management when combined with lifestyle changes.

GLP-1 and GLP1/GIP receptor agonists

Target brain receptors to help regulate appetite and reduce food intake.

Weekly injection administered as directed by your prescriber.

E.g: Wegovy, Mounjaro, Saxenda.

LIPASE
INHIBITORS

Reduce fat absorption from food in the digestive system.

Capsules taken according to your prescriber’s instructions.

E.g: Generic Orlistat, Xenical.

CENTRALLY ACTING APPETITE SUPPRESSANTS

Influence the brain’s appetite pathways to help reduce cravings.

Tablets taken according to your prescriber’s instructions.

E.g: Mysimba (naltrexone/bupropion).

These examples are for information only. Treatments are prescribed only after an individual clinical assessment. This considers your medical history, current medications, and objectives.

YOUR CONSULT.

Your consultation includes:

If a prescription medicine is appropriate, our pharmacy team will arrange a safe supply and monitoring as needed. Appointments can be booked online or in person at our Edinburgh and Fife pharmacies.

WHY CHOOSE DEARS PHARMACY?

Access experienced healthcare professionals in the UK. Start a personalised medical weight management plan with confidence.

ONGOING SUPPORT

Weight management is a journey, not a quick fix. Our team will continue to support you with:

  • Follow-up reviews to assess progress
  • Lifestyle and nutrition guidance
  • Monitoring for side effects and medicine tolerability
  • Advice on maintaining results over time

Professional support is always available as your needs evolve.

Our Edinburgh pharmacy reflects a long-standing commitment. To provide safe, reliable care delivered with integrity and professionalism.

SAFETY AND REGULATION

All prescription treatments for weight management:

  • Are licensed medicines supplied only after a clinical assessment
  • Must be used alongside a healthy diet and regular physical activity
  • May have side effects, which will be discussed before treatment
  • Are supplied under the supervision of a registered prescriber and pharmacist

We follow MHRA, ASA, and GPhC standards to ensure safe, evidence-based, and compliant medical weight loss services.

To explore safe, professional options in Edinburgh and Fife, book your consultation today. Our friendly healthcare team will guide you from assessment to personalised long-term support.

FAQs

Our service is designed for adults who are overweight or living with obesity. Those seeking professional support for safe, effective weight loss.

Eligibility for prescription medicines depends on your medical history, current health, and assessment by a registered prescriber.

We also support people with conditions like type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure within a supervised plan.

Not always. Prescription medicine is one option, but it may not be suitable for everyone.

Your consultation focuses on understanding your health, lifestyle, and weight goals. Your prescriber will discuss all suitable approaches. Including dietary guidance, physical activity, behavioural support, and, if clinically appropriate, prescription medication.

Our Edinburgh pharmacy may offer several classes of clinically supervised prescription treatments:

  • GLP-1 and GLP1/GIP receptor agonists (e.g., Wegovy, Mounjaro, Saxenda)
  • Lipase inhibitors (e.g., Orlistat, Xenical)
  • Centrally acting appetite suppressants (e.g., Mysimba)

Each works differently and is prescribed only when clinically suitable. Your prescriber will explain all options during your consultation.

Yes. All prescription medicines are licensed in the UK and supplied only after a thorough medical assessment. Each treatment carries potential benefits and risks. Your prescriber will guide safe use, side effects, and ongoing monitoring.

No. Your prescriber chooses the medicine based on your health, clinical suitability, and goals, ensuring a safe, personalised, evidence-based plan.

Results vary depending on treatment, adherence, and lifestyle changes. Prescription medicines are most effective alongside healthy eating, regular exercise, and follow-up support.

Sustainable weight loss takes time, and our team provides ongoing personalised guidance.

Yes. Our service includes regular follow-ups, progress tracking, and lifestyle advice. This ensures you stay on track, adjust your plan as needed, and receive guidance on exercise, nutrition, and safe medication use.

Your prescriber will review your full medical history, current medications, and any conditions such as type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure.

This ensures your treatment plan is safe, effective, and tailored to your individual needs.

Prescription medicines work best with healthy eating, regular physical activity, and behaviour changes.

Our team provides practical advice on nutrition, exercise routines, and habit adjustments.

Yes. Excess body weight can increase your risk of developing a range of long-term health conditions. During your consultation, your prescriber will assess how your weight may be affecting your health. They will explain options to help reduce these risks safely through personalised support to lose weight.

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