IV Vitamin Therapy
An infusion of fluids and nutrients given by a nurse after a health assessment.
From £150Medical Weight Loss Programme
A clinician led programme combining medication where appropriate with review, monitoring and a plan.
What it treats
- A BMI over 30, or over 27 with a related health condition
- Weight that has not responded to sustained diet and exercise
- Weight affecting joints, sleep or blood pressure
- Preparing for a body contouring course
- Keeping weight off after losing it
How it works
The programme starts with a full consultation, a set of baseline bloods, and a conversation about what has happened previously. Where medication is clinically appropriate and you are eligible, it is prescribed, titrated slowly and reviewed monthly. The medication is only one part: the programme also covers protein intake, resistance training to protect muscle, and a plan for what happens when you come off it, because that is where most people regain.
Typical course
Minimum three months, and realistically six to twelve for a durable result.
Who it is not suitable for
Not suitable during pregnancy or while trying to conceive, with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer, with a history of pancreatitis, or with an active eating disorder. Not available where your BMI falls below the eligibility threshold, whatever the reason for asking.
Every treatment here is assessed at consultation first. This list covers the common reasons we would not proceed, and it is not exhaustive. Bring your medication list and tell us about anything you are being treated for.
Questions people ask
Which medication do you use?
The medicines used in this area are prescription only medicines, and UK rules do not allow them to be advertised to the public, so we do not name them on this site. Your prescriber will discuss the specific options, how they differ and what they cost during your consultation.
What happens when I stop?
Appetite returns, and without a plan most people regain a substantial part of the weight. That is why the programme spends as much time on resistance training, protein and habits as it does on the prescription, and why we plan the exit from the first month.
Will you prescribe if I just want to lose a stone?
No. There are eligibility criteria and we apply them. If you are below the threshold we will say so, and we are happy to talk about what else might help, including simply not doing this.
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Or just ask
If it is not on the menu, or you are not sure what to call it, say so in your own words and the team will answer. Ask about this treatment.