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Practical, evidence-based information from our pharmacists about weight and health. Learn what helps, what to expect, and when to ask for clinical support. If you want personal advice, a free assessment is there when you are ready.
Prescription treatment is only supplied after a clinical assessment confirms it is safe and appropriate for you.
Use these simple tools to understand where you are now and track your progress over time.
Check your BMI to see where you are today. Remember that BMI is a guide, and your waist measurement and overall health matter too.
Enter as feet + inches, e.g. 5 ft 7 in
Everyone's journey is different. Focus on consistency and review your plan regularly.
See if treatment is right for meEnter your height and weight, then Calculate
BMI is a measure of body fat based on height and weight. It's a useful tool to estimate a healthy body weight but does not measure body fat directly.
Ranges from the NHS. Check yours with the NHS adult BMI calculator.
Understand your starting point, think about what you want to change, and set a plan that suits your routine.
Focus on repeatable habits such as meal planning, being more active and better sleep.
Look at what is working, adjust what is not, and keep the plan realistic.
Keep going with a routine you can maintain, and check in on your progress over time.
If you would like advice on the right next step for you, start with the free assessment.
Carrying extra weight is common and nothing to feel ashamed of. It can be worth thinking about if you:
A BMI of 25 or more is above the healthy range, and 30 or more is classed as obesity. Lower thresholds apply for people from South Asian, Chinese, other Asian, Middle Eastern, Black African or African-Caribbean backgrounds. A waist measurement more than half your height is also a sign of increased health risk.
Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, raised cholesterol, sleep apnoea, joint pain and fatty liver are all more likely with excess weight. Even losing 5 to 10 percent of your body weight can improve many of these.
Appetite is influenced by sleep, stress, medicines, hormones and routine, not just willpower. Understanding what drives your hunger is often the first step to managing it.
Weight regain is very common and does not mean you have failed. Long-term change usually comes from small, repeatable habits and the right support rather than strict diets.
If you are unsure what is right for you, a pharmacist can talk through your situation, check for any health risks and explain your options, including when to see your GP.
Small, consistent changes make the biggest difference over time. This guidance focuses on practical eating habits that help you feel satisfied, manage cravings and build a routine that fits real life.
Simple meals, consistent routines and practical swaps you can keep.
Reduce decisions with a few go-to meals and snacks.
Habits that work across weekends, travel and social plans.
Simple meals, consistent routines and practical swaps you can keep.
Reduce decisions with a few go-to meals and snacks.
Habits that work across weekends, travel and social plans.
If you would like a pharmacist to look at your health and goals, start with the free assessment. We will give you an honest next step, whether that is lifestyle support, a conversation with your GP, or a clinical review.
Managing your weight is a long-term process. Regular support helps keep your plan safe and realistic.
If you are not sure where to start, the free assessment is a simple first step.
We are based in Preston, Lancashire and support people across the UK online.
Advice comes from qualified pharmacists, with safety and suitability at the centre of every decision.
We will tell you if medicine is not right for you and explain what else can help.
We are based in Preston, Lancashire and support people across the UK online.
Complete a free online assessment about your health, lifestyle and goals. It helps our pharmacists understand your situation before giving any advice.
A qualified prescriber looks at your medical history, measurements and any weight-related health conditions, and checks what is safe and suitable for you.
We explain your options in plain language. For many people that means lifestyle support. For some, prescription medicine may also be appropriate. Sometimes the right answer is to see your GP first.
If you go ahead with care, regular check-ins help make sure your plan stays safe and realistic, and changes are made when needed.