Rise in demand for injectable weight-loss medication

The Cardiff and Vale Weight Management Service is seeing an increasing number of people enquiring about injectable weight-loss medication, which currently has a waiting list of more than 12 months. 

Before being considered for such specialist treatment, we expect all patients referred to the service to engage with our expert dietitians who will provide support to help make and sustain positive dietary, lifestyle and behaviour changes.

Rather than being a standalone prescription service, our multidisciplinary team of professionals are on hand to support a patient’s weight loss alongside any medication as set out by NICE guidelines for the NHS.

We are also aware of people using private, unregulated providers to access these drugs. We would strongly encourage anyone considering a private weight-loss prescription to obtain it from a reputable provider, such as a private hospital with a weight management consultant, or a reputable pharmacy.

For more information on the Cardiff and Vale Weight Management Service, please go to the Keeping Me Well website or call 029 21847681.

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