Am I Eligible for Weight Loss Injections?

General Criteria (Private Prescription)

To be prescribed a GLP-1 weight loss medication privately in the UK, you generally need to meet the following criteria:

Weight-related health conditions often include:

• High blood pressure (Hypertension)
• High cholesterol (Dyslipidemia)
• Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes
• Obstructive sleep apnea
• Cardiovascular disease history

Who Is NOT Eligible?

Even if you meet the BMI criteria, these medications may not be safe for everyone. You typically cannot take them if:

• You are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant.
• You have a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC).
• You have Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2).
• You have a history of severe allergic reactions to the ingredients.
• You have severe kidney or liver disease (consultation required).
• You have a history of pancreatitis.

Check Your BMI

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a simple calculation using your height and weight. It is the primary tool prescribers use to determine eligibility.