Weight Management
Private Weight Management Service
Why Choose Our Weight Management Service?
Bishops Waltham Pharmacy offers a private, pharmacist-led weight management service tailored to your individual needs. We provide a clinical assessment, personalised weight management advice, ongoing support, and access to weight-loss treatment where clinically appropriate.
Our aim is to help you achieve sustainable weight management through a combination of clinical care, lifestyle guidance, and regular follow-up.
Weight Management
Bishops Waltham Pharmacy offers a private weight management service for adults who may benefit from additional support with managing their weight. The service includes a clinical assessment, personalised advice, ongoing support, and access to weight-loss treatment, where clinically appropriate following consultation with a pharmacist.
How It Works
Your weight management journey begins with a private consultation with one of our trained pharmacists to assess your medical history and determine whether treatment is clinically appropriate. If suitable, you'll receive guidance on how to use your treatment safely at home, along with advice on healthy lifestyle changes to support your weight management goals. Throughout your treatment, we provide regular reviews and ongoing clinical support to help monitor your progress and ensure your treatment remains appropriate.
Why It Matters
Maintaining a healthy weight can reduce the risk of a range of long-term health conditions, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and joint problems. For people who have found it difficult to achieve lasting results through diet and exercise alone, medically supervised weight management can provide valuable support. Our pharmacy offers a clinically guided programme designed to help you achieve sustainable weight loss safely and effectively.
What We Offer
Our weight management service includes:
- A private clinical assessment to determine your suitability for treatment
- Access to weight-loss treatment, where clinically appropriate
- One-to-one lifestyle and dietary advice from a trained pharmacist
- Guidance on the safe and correct use of treatment, where prescribed
- Regular follow-up reviews and ongoing clinical support
- Safe disposal advice and a sharps bin, where applicable
What Does the Appointment Involve?
Your initial consultation is private, supportive, and tailored to your individual needs. During the appointment, we will:
Review your medical history, health, and lifestyle
Measure your weight, height, and BMI
Discuss suitable weight management options, where clinically appropriate
Agree on realistic weight management goals and a personalised plan
Provide guidance on the safe use of weight-loss treatment, where appropriate
Note: Weight-loss treatment is available only following a clinical assessment and where it is considered clinically appropriate by a pharmacist.
Why Choose Our Weight Management Service?
Pharmacist-Led Care
A private, pharmacist-led weight management service tailored to your individual needs
Clinical Assessment
A thorough clinical assessment and personalised weight management advice
Ongoing Support
Ongoing support and regular follow-up reviews throughout your treatment
Access to Treatment
Access to weight-loss treatment, where clinically appropriate
Sustainable Results
A combination of clinical care, lifestyle guidance, and regular follow-up to help you achieve sustainable weight management
Frequently Asked Questions
Are weight-loss treatments safe?
Weight-loss treatment may be suitable for some individuals following a clinical assessment. We will review your medical history and discuss any potential benefits and risks before determining whether treatment is clinically appropriate.
How long does it take to see results?
Weight-loss outcomes vary from person to person. Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight depends on several factors, including lifestyle changes, adherence to the treatment plan, and individual circumstances.
Do I need a consultation?
Yes. All patients must complete a clinical assessment before any weight-loss treatment can be considered. This helps ensure the treatment is appropriate for your individual needs.
How do you decide which treatment is suitable?
Our pharmacist will assess your medical history, current health, and individual circumstances to determine the most appropriate treatment option, where clinically appropriate.
Will I receive support during my treatment?
Yes. Our service includes regular follow-up reviews, ongoing clinical support, and lifestyle advice to help you work towards your weight management goals.
Ready to Get Started?
Contact us today to book your appointment or ask any questions
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High Street, Bishop Waltham
Hampshire, United Kingdom