Nuffield Health Weight Management Programme

What is the Nuffield Health Weight Management Programme?

Our Weight Management Programme combines innovative weight loss injections with one-to-one lifestyle coaching, giving you the tools and support you need to lose weight in a healthier, more sustainable way.

What makes our programme so effective?

Progress at your pace

We help you lose weight at a pace that's right for you.

We'll check key blood markers every six months and pair you with a qualified Weight Management Clinician to keep you motivated on your weight loss journey.

Advice that’s tailored to you

We don't do rigid solutions.

We believe in advice that's built around your lifestyle, routine, circumstances and preferences. Our experts use the information you share with us to create a personalised plan to help you reach your goals for the future.

Support in the early stages

Getting started is often the hardest part of losing weight.

Unlike our competitors, we offer the tailored support that’s needed to deal with the side effects that often cause people to give up on weight loss medication in the early stages.

Expert guidance

Most weight loss programmes don’t offer bespoke advice.

Our approach is a little different. To help build the solid foundation you need to lose weight, all our Weight Management Clinicians take the time to understand what motivates you, what works for you, and what matters most to you.

A data-led approach to weight loss

Our approach to weight loss is built on scientific evidence, not guesswork.

Insights from STEP trials show how combining lifestyle changes with semaglutide delivers sustainable and long-lasting results:

• Behavioural therapy plus semaglutide boosts weight loss results
• Ongoing treatment helps maintain weight loss over time
• On average, participants lose 14.9% of their starting body weight after 68 weeks
• A 2.4mg dose gives better results than 1mg, improving weight, blood sugar, and heart health
• Semaglutide reduces visceral fat and improves metabolic health, especially in Asian populations

Who is our programme for?

Before starting our programme, we’ll need to make sure weight loss injections are safe for you to use.

We’ll assess your body mass index (BMI) and a few other factors at your initial eligibility consultation to make sure they're a suitable option for you.

Click here to check if you’re eligible

How does the programme work?

1. Initial eligibility consultation

You will have an initial 60-minute eligibility consultation with a Weight Management Clinician to determine your eligibility for the programme.

During your consultation, we’ll take your cholesterol profile, HbA1c level, blood pressure, weight, BMI and waist circumference.

A GP will then review the results from the initial consultation to determine if it is clinically suitable to prescribe you weight loss injection medication.

• What if I’m not eligible for medication?

  If we determine that weight loss medication isn’t suitable for you, you can still take part in our Weight Management Programme.
  
  It’s a great way to find out more about your lifestyle and how certain adjustments to it can help you achieve your weight loss goals and make your weight loss more sustainable.

• Can I purchase weight loss medication without enrolling on the Weight Loss Programme?

  You can only purchase weight loss medication with us as part of our wider Weight Management Programme.
  
  Prescriptions are only available to individuals who enrol onto our programme and attend their scheduled follow-up appointments with a Weight Management Clinician.
  
  This is because research shows that people taking weight loss medication are more likely to keep the weight off when they combine medication with sustainable lifestyle adjustments, which can be difficult to successfully implement on your own.

2. Prescription of your weight loss medication

Weight-loss injections are a type of medication that help regulate your appetite.

They mimic hormones that naturally occur in the body, reducing hunger to help you eat less food.

When combined with a healthy, balanced diet and increased activity levels, these medications can help you lose weight and maintain your results over time.

Once prescribed, your weight loss injection medication will be delivered to you for administration at home.

• Which weight loss medications are available?

  We offer two different medications as part of our Weight Management Programme.
  
  Once accepted onto the programme, you can choose between Mounjaro® and Wegovy®. Both medications are clinically proven to support weight loss and help with the long-term management of obesity.
  
  While they may seem similar, there are some key differences between the two. If you’re unsure which medication is right for you or if you have any questions, please ask them at your initial consultation.

3. Regular follow-ups with our experts

Our Weight Management Programme also includes a monthly follow-up with your Weight Management Clinician, either in person or virtually.

They will help you make sustainable behavioural changes that work for you to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. They will also ask you questions about any potential side effects you may be experiencing and give you practical advice on how to deal with them.

After each follow-up, if it is clinically safe to do so, the GP will prescribe the next dose of your weight loss medication.

Unlock big gym savings

As a participant in our Weight Loss Programme, you can enjoy 25% OFF memberships at our Fitness and Wellbeing Centres.

We also offer exclusive discounted rates on selected gym services.

Terms and conditions apply. Please contact your local Fitness and Wellbeing Centre to find out which services are discounted as part of our Weight Loss Programme.

Pricing information

At Nuffield Health, we don’t do hidden costs.

Below, we’ve broken everything down to give you a clear picture of exactly what’s included in our programme and how much you’ll pay for it:

* the price of medication is not determined by Nuffield Health and is governed by our third party pharmacy provider. Please note that prices can vary depending on which medication you opt for. The price of medication will increase as dosage is increased. Medication price will be discussed during the consultation and can be found in the FAQ section at the bottom of this page.

Where is the Weight Management Programme available?

Currently, the programme is available at the following Nuffield Health locations:

• Barbican Medical Centre
• Surbiton Fitness and Wellbeing Centre
• Crawley Fitness and Wellbeing Centre
• Birmingham Central Fitness and Wellbeing Centre
• Manchester Printworks Fitness and Wellbeing Centre

Please note that your initial eligibility consultation and follow-up appointments at 6 months and 12 months must be conducted in-person.

To ensure your attendance at all future sessions, please select a location that is convenient for you to attend in person.

How do I book an initial eligibility consultation?

To get started, use the button below to call our booking team. They will take your details and help book your initial eligibility consultation.

Our opening hours are from 8am–5pm, Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays.

01372 664 728

FAQs

• How much does each weight loss medication cost?

  Below, we’ve broken down the cost of each weight loss medication option for you.
  
  Please note that these prices are dictated by our third-party pharmacy and not by Nuffield Health:

  Mounjaro 2.5mg/0.6mL prefilled kwikpen injection solution	£180.00
  Mounjaro 5mg/0.6mL prefilled kwikpen injection solution	£202.50
  Mounjaro 7.5mg/0.6mL prefilled kwikpen injection solution	£280.50
  Mounjaro 10mg/0.6mL prefilled kwikpen injection solution	£316.50
  Mounjaro 12.5mg/0.6mL prefilled kwikpen injection solution	£339.00
  Mounjaro 15mg/0.6mL prefilled kwikpen injection solution	£349.75
  Wegovy FlexTouch 0.25mg/0.37mL	£109.87
  Wegovy FlexTouch 0.5mg/0.37mL	£109.87
  Wegovy FlexTouch 1mg/0.75mL	£109.87
  Wegovy FlexTouch 1.7mg/0.75mL	£186.80
  Wegovy FlexTouch 2.4mg/0.75mL	£263.70

  
  

  Please note: For patients outside Central London, there is an additional £20 charge for cold chain delivery to ensure the medication arrives in optimal condition.

• Who is not eligible for weight loss injection therapy?

  Contraindications to taking GLP-1RA injection therapy include:

  • Aged under 18 or above 65
  • People taking sulphonylureas or insulin
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • Planning/trying to become pregnant
  • Type 1 diabetes
  • Diabetic retinopathy (eye disease)
  • Risk of hypoglycaemia from diabetic medications
  • Concurrent use of other weight loss medications
  • Allergy to other GLP-1RA or their excipients (disodium phosphate dihydrate, propylene glycol, phenol)
  • Severe kidney disease
  • Severe liver disease
  • Severe heart failure
  • Personal or family history of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia type 2 syndrome
  • Personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer
  • Active cancer of any type
  • Pancreatitis
  • Gallbladder disease
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease
  • Peptic ulcer disease
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Gastroparesis
• Are initial consultations in-person or virtual?

  Your initial consultation will be an in-person consultation with your Weight Management Clinician.

  After your eligibility consultation and following enrolment onto our programme, you can choose to make your monthly check-in appointments virtual or in-person.

  You will need to have an in-person appointment after 6 and 12 months on the programme so we can record your blood markers and physical measurements (blood test, body weight, waist circumference and body fat percentage) to track your progress.

  Before your monthly check-in appointments, we’ll send you a short questionnaire to complete. It’s important you complete this to get the most out of your time with your Weight Management Clinician.

• Who are your Weight Management Clinicians?

  At the heart of our service is a team of Senior Health and Wellbeing Physiologists, each trained through the Strategic Centre for Obesity Professional Education (SCOPE).

  With academic backgrounds at BSc and MSc/MRes level in Nutrition and Physiology, our clinicians are uniquely qualified to guide you through every stage of your weight loss journey.

  Your dedicated Weight Management Clinician will provide:

  • Personalised lifestyle advice tailored to your goals and health profile
  • Behavioural strategies to help you build sustainable habits
  • Side effect management to ensure your comfort and safety
  • Ongoing wellbeing support to keep you motivated and empowered

  
  

  We combine clinical expertise with compassionate care to help you achieve lasting, healthy weight loss.

• Can I choose which weight loss injection medication I get prescribed?

  Yes, you can.

  Information about both Mounjaro and Wegovy will be provided during your initial consultation to help you make the right choice for you and your body.

  Please note that prices will vary for different medications.

• What happens if I experience side effects from the weight loss medication?

  Mild side effects affecting the gastrointestinal tract are common when starting any weight loss medication. Your Weight Management Clinician will support with lifestyle adjustments and over-the-counter options to help manage these issues.

  If your side effects are more serious, a Nuffield Health GP may prescribe a decreased dose of the medication or recommend that your medication be ceased entirely.

  It may be necessary for you to undertake additional tests or regular checkups if you experience an adverse reaction or the development of certain medical conditions after taking a weight loss medication.

• Can I change to a different weight loss injection medication during the programme?

  If you want to change medication, you need to wait four weeks before starting the alternative. The new medication brand will need to start at the lowest dose (regardless of the dose you were administering previously), with incremental increases every four weeks if tolerated.

• Do I need any equipment at home?

  You will need access to scales that you can safely and accurately weigh yourself on to monitor how much weight you’re losing.

• Do Nuffield Health provide my medication?

  Your medication will be provided by a third-party partner pharmacy that we work with to facilitate the prescription of any medication used on our Weight Loss Programme.

  Your monthly medication payments will be made to this third-party pharmacy alongside your payment to Nuffield Health for our weight management services.

• How do I get my medication once it’s been prescribed?

  Once our GP has issued your prescription and confirmed your participation in our programme, our partner pharmacy will contact you to take payment for the medication and confirm your delivery location.

  Delivery times may vary, but you can expect to receive your medication within 3 working days.

• How do I safely dispose of my sharps at home?

  At your initial eligibility consultation, your prescription will include a ‘sharps bin’ to use for the disposal of your weight loss administration needles.

  Once you are on the programme, it will be your responsibility to ensure that sharps are safely disposed of.