Is Obesity a Disease? A Guide for UK Adults
Is obesity a disease in the UK? This guide explains how obesity is defined, how it’s diagnosed and why removing the stigma matters. We also explain what treatment options exist, including lifestyle support, medication and specialist services.
Ask the Expert: The Weight Maintenance Edition
In this episode of Ask the Expert: The Weight Maintenance Edition, Simple Online Pharmacy’s Chief Clinical Officer Abdal Alvi and Superintendent Pharmacist Aamina Rafiq discuss how to navigate the maintenance phase of your journey.
How Does Wegovy 7.2 mg Compare to Mounjaro?
Wegovy 7.2 mg now (almost) matches Mounjaro for weight loss in UK trials. Learn how the results compare, what side effects to expect, and when switching or dose increases might make sense.
On Wegovy and Missed a Dose? What Happens & What to Do Next
Missed a Wegovy dose? Don’t panic. This guide explains what to do depending on how long it’s been, when to skip a dose, when to seek advice, and simple tips to help you remember your weekly pen.
What Is Protein? And Why Is Protein Important?
Why is protein so important? It supports muscle, bone, and immune health, and can help you feel fuller. Learn how much you need, which foods count, and simple ways to up your intake.
Can I Get Wegovy 7.2 mg on the NHS?
The new 7.2 mg dose of Wegovy has been approved in the UK, but it isn’t available on the NHS yet. Here’s what MHRA approval means, how NICE decisions work, and what you can do in the meantime.
How Long Do You Take Wegovy For Weight Loss?
Wegovy is long-term medication. So how long do you take it for? Find out why treatment length varies, when it starts working, how dosing increases, and what happens if you stop.
What’s the Best Time To Take Wegovy?
Learn why establishing a routine when taking Wegovy is important, the best time of day to take Wegovy, what to do if you want to change your routine and top tips on remembering your weekly injection.
Wegovy Injection Dosage and Maintenance: A Complete Guide
Confused about Wegovy dosage and maintenance? This guide walks you through the weekly dosing schedule, storage instructions and how to inject your dose. Learn what to do if you miss a dose, how the new 7.2 mg option works, and what to do when you reach your goal weight.
What Is the Orforglipron Weight Loss Pill?
Orforglipron is a new once-daily GLP-1 tablet currently being trialled for weight management. Here’s what we know so far about how it works, likely side effects, and what to expect for UK approval and availability.
