What is a weight loss prescription?
In the UK, certain weight loss medications are available via prescription, primarily through specialist weight management services or, in some cases, by GPs, and are often part of a wider weight management program. These medications are not a standalone solution but are intended to be used alongside diet and exercise changes.
Medications Available on the NHS:
- Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) – Rolling out gradually from 2025 for people with a high BMI and weight-related health conditions.
- Wegovy (Semaglutide) – For people with a BMI of 35+, or 30–34.9 with health conditions, prescribed via specialist services.
- Saxenda (Liraglutide) – Also available through specialist weight management services.
- Orlistat – A tablet your GP can prescribe.
Private prescriptions are also available, costing around £120–£250 a month.
Be Strong’s Honest Take
Since 2015, we’ve helped thousands of people lose weight and build healthier lifestyles. Many succeed, but for some, the constant battle with food feels impossible. Food addiction is real – and it can be as destructive as any other addiction.
For years we were against weight-loss drugs, especially the unregulated ones people were buying online. But now, with strict NHS approval and proper medical supervision, things have changed.
Rick’s Story – Trialling Mounjaro
Rick struggled with weight for 25 years, at one point hitting 25st 7lbs. After losing 12st through running, habit transformation, new routines and calorie control, he kept the weight off until life changes brought old habits back. By 2025, he had regained 3½ stone, despite repeated attempts to get back on track.
So, in May 2025, with Mounjaro now NICE-approved, Rick decided to try it. Here’s what happened:
- Weekly injection, alongside a plan of exercise, hydration and calorie awareness.
- After 16 weeks, he had lost 3st 7lbs.
- His appetite and food cravings disappeared – for the first time, he was leaving food on his plate.
- He’s now off the medication, back at target weight, and maintaining with new habits.
Our position
- Weight loss prescriptions are not cheating. They’re a tool – like nicotine patches for quitting smoking.
- They only work when combined with lifestyle changes. That’s where Be Strong comes in.
- We don’t earn a penny from prescriptions. Our role is to support, guide, and help you transition into a long-term, maintainable lifestyle.
Final Word
This is the biggest breakthrough in tackling obesity we’ve ever seen. More research, better pricing, and wider access will follow – but right now, people’s lives are already changing.
If you’re considering weight-loss medication, come and talk to us. We’ll give you honest advice, the best lifestyle support, and help you build a future where you can finally feel in control.