The information in our Latest News section is clinically reviewed by Vasiliki (Vicky) Kelidou before publishing.
Vicky Kelidou
Clinical Pharmacist, Director, Superintendent Pharmacist, Independent Prescriber
GPhC 2209041
Why do follow-up appointments matter with weight-loss treatments?
Have you ever thought about how many aspects of health and lifestyle people deal with when it comes to weight management?
It is very easy to oversimplify the process of eating less food and exercising more but the reality for each one of us is different and far more complicated. In most cases, it stems from deeply rooted patterns related to reward systems, past experiences, personal beliefs and genetics as well as socioeconomic factors such as bombardment of ultra processed fast food advertisements for excessive consumption.
Wegovy Pill Approved in the UK: A New Chapter in Weight Management
The emergence of GLP-1 medicines has helped us better recognise obesity as a chronic health condition rather than a personal failing.
While many patients have embraced injectable treatments, others remain hesitant about needles.
The approval of oral Wegovy may remove one of the final barriers preventing certain patients from seeking support.
Are weight loss medicines suitable for you?
Weight loss injections have become very popular in recent years, and probably will be part of our lives for years to come. This is a change I have seen happen rapidly as a pharmacist in a private clinic.
One of the biggest changes I have seen is around the accessibility of information: while you can access medicines online cheaply and readily, there isn’t as much information about how the medicine might affect you, and whether it is safe to use. While there is so much information out there, finding the appropriate information for your journey is one of the most daunting experiences as one size does not fit all.
Introducing Aster, our online weight management service
Aster was built to offer a more structured, clinically governed way for adults in the UK to access weight management support.
For many people, losing weight is not simply a matter of willpower. Appetite, habits, hormones, stress, sleep, emotional eating, long-term health conditions, and previous dieting experiences can all play a role. We wanted to create a service that recognises that reality and responds to it with proper clinical care.