Guides
Cut through the noise.
Clear, current guides on private weight-loss medication in the UK — what it really costs, NHS vs private, who is eligible, and how to pick a provider.
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- Cost6 min read
How much do weight-loss injections cost in the UK in 2026?
Private weight-loss injections in the UK typically run from around £100 to £350 a month depending on the medicine and dose — but the headline 'from' price rarely tells the whole story.
Read guide - NHS6 min read
Weight-loss injections on the NHS vs private: what's actually true in 2026
The NHS picture changed in 2026: GPs can now prescribe Mounjaro for some people. Here's the current state, with dates — and an honest look at who still ends up paying privately.
Read guide - Process5 min read
Am I eligible for weight-loss injections? BMI and criteria explained
Eligibility mostly comes down to your BMI and whether you have a weight-related health condition — but the exact threshold depends on your circumstances, and a prescriber always makes the final call.
Read guide - Decision5 min read
How to choose a weight-loss injection provider: a 7-point checklist
The cheapest headline price isn't always the best deal, and the flashiest app isn't always the safest option. Here's a 7-point checklist to pick a provider that actually fits you.
Read guide - Decision7 min read
Mounjaro vs Wegovy vs Saxenda: how the weight-loss injections compare
The three main weight-loss injections work in related but different ways, are dosed differently, and vary in what clinical trials have shown. Here's how they compare.
Read guide - Process7 min read
Switching weight-loss provider: what to expect — and how to handle it
You're free to change provider whenever you like — but as with leaving a broadband or gym contract, the process is rarely one click. Forewarned is forearmed.
Read guide - Process5 min read
Mounjaro 'clicks' charts: what they are — and why a doctor would urge caution
Clicks charts promise to stretch an expensive pen into several smaller doses. Here's what they don't tell you — and the safer ways to tackle the same cost problem.
Read guide - Decision5 min read
The UK's first weight-loss pill: what to know about Foundayo
The UK is the first country in Europe with an approved daily oral GLP-1 for weight management. It's a significant moment — and launches are exactly when clear, unhurried information matters most.
Read guide - Process5 min read
Mounjaro or Wegovy out of stock? What to do (and what not to)
A shortage message is unsettling — and sometimes it's also a sales lever. Here's how to verify what's real, what your options are, and what to avoid.
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