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22/02/2026
How Fast Does Mounjaro Work? Week-by-Week Weight Loss Guide Medically reviewed by: Sunny Dhain (MPharm, , PGDip, IP, MRPharmS) Sunny Dhain is a qualified pharmacist who works in general practice in Nottingham, as well as serving as Clinical Director at The Family Chemist. He graduated from the University of Nottingham and completed his independent prescribing qualification […]
15/02/2026
Table of Contents Observing Ramadan with Care: Guidance on Fasting While Using a GLP-1 Medication Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and an important time for millions of people around the world. This period of time is sacred for Muslims, marked by fasting, prayer, reflection, and coming together as a community. From […]
30/01/2026
Are Weight Loss Injections Safe? Weight loss injections such as Mounjaro (tirzepatide), Nevolat (liraglutide), and Wegovy (semaglutide) are transforming the way obesity is treated in the UK. These medications, were initially developed for managing type 2 diabetes. Yet are now clinically proven to help with sustained, medically supervised weight loss. But as a growing number […]
13/01/2026
Wegovy 7.2mg is a new, higher-strength dose developed by Wegovy manufacturer Novo Nordisk. Clinical trials show it can help patients lose an average of 21% of their body weight — bringing it close to the results seen with Mounjaro. It is available in the UK through private prescriptions, or in some cases through the NHS for weight loss, […]
09/01/2026
Mounjaro vs Wegovy: What’s the Difference? Table of Contents GLP-1 receptor agnostics are revolutionising the world of weight loss medications. Widely used in the UK under brand names such as Mounjaro and Wegovy, these medications have gained significant interest as an effective aid for weight loss and weight management. Working by mimicking the natural GLP-1 […]
02/01/2026
Why Weight Loss Plateaus Happen (and Why They’re Completely Normal) You’ve been working hard; changing the way you eat, getting more active, and changing your habits, when suddenly the number on the scale just won’t budge. It can feel frustrating and disheartening and for many can be the reason that people slip back into previous […]
26/12/2025
Do GLP-1 Injections Make You Feel Tired? GLP-1 receptor agonists are a class of medication which have become widely used within the UK under brand names such as Mounjaro weight loss injections and Wegovy injections. They were originally developed for management of type 2 diabetes, but have since become a common treatment for weight management […]
05/12/2025
How to use the Wegovy pen: step-by-step guide This guide is to help you understand how to use the Wegovy pen safely, and confidently to ensure you’re getting the maximum benefits from your medication. With the rise of people switching from Mounjaro injections to Wegovy injections there has been confusion over ‘priming’, needles, and dosage. […]
21/11/2025
How Weight Loss Injections Can Affect Contraception Over the past few years, the demand for weight loss injections such as Wegovy (semaglutide), and Mounjaro (tirzepatide) have grown exponentially throughout the UK. With 1.5 million people across the UK using a GLP-1 medication as of March 2025. These once-weekly injections are helping thousands of people lose […]
