Medical Weight Management
At Clinic51, our women’s health specialist doctors help you navigate modern weight-management with 1:1 care — especially tailored for women at every life stage
Nearly 2 in 3 women struggle with their weight, at some point in their lives
As women’s health experts, we understand that weight loss is rarely as simple as “eat less, move more.” Many of our patients come to us after years of trying every diet, supplement, or online program—only to feel frustrated and unheard.
Being overweight is a major health risk. It increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, metabolic disease and dementia. Not only does it shorten life, it also affects quality of life - with marked psychological and physical effects. Many women spend a lot of their time thinking about and worrying about their weight – a psychological burden on the individual but also their family, friends and work. During the menopause transition this can be compounded as our metabolic rate slows.
For women with a BMI over 30, or a BMI over 27 but with a weight-related medical problem, weight loss injections may be appropriate. Medication is not cheating - obesity is a medical condition that requires support and intervention. Losing weight will always be beneficial for your long term health.
Expert, compassionate weight management care - designed for women
Led by experienced doctors, our weight loss consultations are delivered in a calm, private, and supportive clinic environment. We combine medical expertise with personalised care, ensuring that every treatment plan is safe, effective, and designed around your unique needs, goals, and lifestyle.
Unlike online-only providers, we believe that true success comes from real, face-to-face relationships and ongoing health & lifestyle support. From your first consultation to your follow-up appointments, you’ll receive one-on-one attention from a named clinician who genuinely cares - with access to a wealth of resources, and supportive partner practitioners who are able to support you with sleep, movement, nutrition and emotional health. All available in our beautiful women’s health clinic. .
Clinic51’s weight loss service offers:
Find out more about treatment & book an appointment
Click here to find a summary of the treatment process. You are always welcome to get in touch for more information, or to book an appointment.
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What are weight loss injections?
Weight loss injections (GLP-1 analogues) work by decreasing your appetite, making you feel full and improving insulin production. They have been used for over 18 years in the treatment of diabetes but were licensed for use in weight loss in the UK in 2023, for patients who meet specific criteria.
The currently available brands of GLP-1 analogues are Wegovy (called Ozempic when used in diabetics) and Mounjaro. They are given by subcutaneous (beneath the skin) injection once a week. The dose is increased very slowly, to reduce side effects, and they should be discontinued once your target weight is reached or weight loss has stopped.
They are very effective and Mounjaro has been shown to reduce weight by up to 20% over 18 months (Wegovy 15%). For this reason, Mounjaro is normally our first choice.
However to sustain long term weight loss they need to be taken alongside a balanced diet, regular physical activity, good sleep and managed stress levels. So support with these four key areas is a key part of our service.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Weight loss injections are licensed for use alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for weight loss and to help keep the weight under control in adults who have:
a BMI of 30 or greater (obesity) or
a BMI of at least 27 but less than 30 (overweight) and weight-related health problem (such as pre-diabetes, type II diabetes, high blood pressure, abnormal levels of fats in the blood, breathing problems during sleep called sleep apnoea or history of heart attack, stroke or blood vessel problems)
BMI can be calculated using the NHS BMI Calculator
If you have are unsure about whether you are eligible for weight loss treatment, please contact us to discuss.
It is very important that all information you provide is accurate and honest. Our doctors will not be able to assess your health risks if false or inaccurate information is provided.
The doctor may wish to examine you, take a waist measurement or repeat your weight at your consultation.
Prescribing is at the discretion of the prescribing doctor, so if you are not sure if you are eligible, please do enquire.
If you attend your GLP-1 weight loss consultation and decide not to go ahead with treatment, or your doctor isn’t able to prescribe medication, you will be charged £200 for the appointment.
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Yes, access to GLP-1 analogues is available on the NHS, however, local eligibility is often stricter than the licensed eligibility criteria.
NHS access is currently difficult in most places, requiring a referral to a weight management service, with long waits.
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Contact us
Fill in an eligibility questionnaire (no photos required)
30 minute consultation with a doctor (face to face or video)
Monthly prescriptions
Three monthly review phone calls with a doctor
Weight loss injection dose will be adjusted depending on your rate of weight loss and side effects, and your choice.
Patients are given access to a private resource area that includes further information about the medication and how to take it, treatment process, and advice and support with Nutrition, Exercise, Emotional Health & Sleep.
Treatment is paid to our partner pharmacy, at an all-nclusive price per pen.
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The majority of patients will see weight loss from month one.
At your initial appointment, we will agree a target weight.
Treatment may be stopped or reduced once you have reached this target.
For the average patient, this will take 18 months.
You can decide to stop the treatment at any time.
The doctor may stop treatment if you are not losing weight, or if you have adverse effects.
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The most common side effects are gastro-intestinal, e.g
nausea & vomiting
diarrhoea and constipation
These side effects are usually not severe. They are most common when first starting the medication, but decrease over time in most patients.
Hair loss, fatigue, palpitations and injection site reactions are also possible. These drugs reduce appetite, so may affect your enjoyment of food.
Serious but uncommon side effects are an inflamed pancreas (pancreatitis), gall stones and gall bladder infections, and allergic reactions.
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To give patients transparency & flexibility, we price medication and doctor appointments separately. This also means that the level of doctor support can be flexed to your individual needs.
Weight Management Consultation: £95**
Mounjaro:
2.5mg pen: £170
5mg: £190
7.5mg: £240
10mg: £260
12.5mg: £280
15mg: £300(Average price across 2.5mg, 5mg & 7.5mg doses is £200)
Wegovy:
0.25mg: £130
0.5mg: £1301mg: £130
1.7mg: £185
2.4mg: £240
Weight Management Consultation: £95**
Most patients will start on the lowest dose of mediation, and increased doses are not always necessary, but depend on individual circumstances.
**(1:1 support given by our partner practitioners is not included in this price)
**reviews are usually every three to six months, but you are welcome to book additional consultations, as required.
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It is vital to us that we offer patients additional support with diet, exercise, emotional health & sleep, as we know that all of these play a key factor in both losing weight, and maintaining weight loss long term.
Our doctors will give diet & lifestyle advice as part of their consultations, but we also give patients access to a private patient area, that includes simple, easy to follow advice and further reading and resources to help you make sustainable change.
We also offer the details of recommended practitioners who can give further, one-on-one support* to patients - including specific programmes developed to support women taking this medication.
(*not included in the fixed treatment price)
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If you have been established on weight loss injections, but have taken a break (e.g. financial reasons, holiday, etc), then we can consider continuing your care with us even if you have come from another provider. We will need to know when your last GLP-1 injection was and the dose.
If your last dose was within the last month, we can consider continuing your care with us whatever your BMI.
If your last dose was between 1-6 months ago, we will consider continuing your care with us if your BMI is 25 or over. If your BMI is under 25, you are not eligible for treatment with us.
If your last dose was more than 6 months ago, this is considered as initiation and your BMI needs to fall into the standard criteria used for initiation (see question above - What are the eligibility criteria for treatment)
The Treatment Process at Clinic51
