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At Herbert & Shrive Pharmacy in Teddington & Kingston Upon Thames, we offer a trusted private weight management clinic to help you on your health journey. We offer a range of specialised advice such as nutrition and other lifestyle measures to make it easier for you to reach your goals. If additional treatment as described below, is suitable, then our clinic will support you through that journey. We are here to help you any way we can. We also welcome anyone from Hampton Wick, Richmond, Twickenham, St Margarets, and any further surrounding areas. The information below is for educational and informative purposes to explain how the medications work and how our healthcare team can best support you.
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Wegovy (semaglutide)
Wegovy (semaglutide) is a prescription medication which when used with a clean diet and exercise, can yield some fantastic results. It is also a self-injectable pen.
It mimics GLP-1 which results in an increased feeling of fullness, reduced hunger and a more regulated appetite. The starting dose is 0.25mg which will be re-assessed by your Pharmacist every 4 weeks.
Clinically, whilst semaglutide is not as effective as tirzepatide in reducing weight, if you combine it with a clean diet and frequent exercise, Wegovy has proven to be incredibly effective in weight reduction.
Mounjaro (tirzepatide)
Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a prescription only medication. It is a self-injectable pen.
It works by mimicking gut hormones (GLP & GIP) therefore reducing appetite, making you feeling fuller for longer and slowing digestion. The starting dose is 2.5mg and it is gradually increased by the advice of your pharmacist.
We offer specialised nutrition advice and have partnered with a nutrition company to give you nutrient dense, palatable options without sacrificing progress.
Saxenda (liraglutide)
This is a prescription medication and works by mimicking the natural body hormone called GLP-1. As with other weight loss medications, this works by regulating hunger and making you feel fuller for longer.
It will reduce cravings, slow digestion with the effect of reducing overall calorie intake contributing to weight loss.
It is a daily, self-administered injection in the stomach or the thigh. It is important to understand that maintaining an adequate level of physical activity as well as a balanced diet is key to producing lasting results.
Our healthcare team will give you a guided, tailored plan to help you on your weight management journey. During your free initial consultation, our Pharmacist will go over your medical history and eligibility criteria to assess your suitability for one of our weight loss programmes.