Weight Loss
We know that being told to just "eat less and move more" doesn't work for everyone. That's why our weight loss guides provide clear, reliable advice to help you make confident choices about your health. From treatment insights to practical diet, exercise, and lifestyle support, we cover everything you need for a safe and effective journey while keeping things straightforward and easy to follow. Every guide is reviewed by our GPhC-registered pharmacists, ensuring accuracy, expertise, and care at every step.
Weight Loss Advice & Guides
Already Doing It: Our Story
9 out of 10 of our patients on a weight loss journey have been told to "just eat less and move more” to lose weight. Outdated. Unhelpful. And completely missing the point. Eating less and moving more is part of the picture, but it’s no cure for the obesity crisis. Already Doing It is our campaign to challenge weight loss...
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Report: Life After Starting Weight Loss Injections
Weight loss injections like Mounjaro and Wegovy are changing the day-to-day lives of people up and down the UK. And their effects go beyond the numbers on a scale. From confidence and relationships to activity levels and emotional stability, we spoke to 1,000 adults currently using weight loss treatments to understand the wider effects. Each question focuses on a different...
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Chemist4U and the National Bullying Helpline: Our Partnership & How They Support You
Chemist4U has partnered with the National Bullying Helpline to make sure anyone affected by bullying, including body bullying, can access trusted, confidential support. This page introduces who they are, how they help, why we’re supporting their work, and where to reach them if you need help. Three key takeaways The National Bullying Helpline provides confidential guidance for anyone affected by...
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Internalised Bullying and Weight Loss
Internalised bullying happens when harsh outside criticism becomes your own inner voice. For many people living with obesity, years of stigma, judgment, or unkind comments can quietly turn into self-blame or negative self-talk. This page explores what internalised bullying is, how it affects your confidence and motivation, and how to rebuild a more compassionate mindset. It’s about helping you move...
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Why is There Stigma Around Weight Loss Injections?
Weight loss injections such as Mounjaro and Wegovy are changing the way obesity is treated, helping people manage their weight through safe, clinically proven medication. Yet stigma still exists - both around the medicines themselves and the people who use them. Much of this comes from outdated views that weight loss is simply about willpower or lifestyle choices. In reality...
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Weight Loss Treatment Myth Busting
Weight loss injections such as Mounjaro and Wegovy are transforming obesity care, offering safe, clinically proven results for people who need medical help to manage their weight. In the UK, thousands of new patients are now prescribed these medicines each year under NICE guidance. Yet, as awareness has grown, so has confusion. Social media is full of mixed opinions –...
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