Guide library

Advertising rules for weight-loss medicines

Why named POMs should not be advertised to the public.

Alcohol on Mounjaro or Wegovy

Evidence-informed habits: alcohol on mounjaro or wegovy without extreme diet claims.

Appetite returning after GLP-1 treatment

Educational UK guide: appetite returning after glp-1 treatment — always agree plans with your prescriber.

BMI and eligibility for Mounjaro and Wegovy

UK guide: How UK prescribers think about BMI and weight-related risk factors — without DIY self-diagnosis.

Breastfeeding and GLP-1 medicines

Breastfeeding usually requires stopping GLP-1 weight-loss medicines — discuss alternatives with your clinician.

CQC, GMC, GPhC and MHRA explained

Who regulates what in UK online weight-loss services — without overclaiming.

Cardio and weight-loss injections

Evidence-informed habits: cardio and weight-loss injections without extreme diet claims.

Cold-chain delivery for weight-loss pens

What to check when parcels arrive: temperature indicators, delays and who to contact.

Constipation on Mounjaro or Wegovy

UK-focused information on constipation on mounjaro or wegovy: when to contact your prescriber and when to seek urgent care.

Contraception and Mounjaro

Mounjaro can affect oral contraceptive absorption after dose increases — prescriber-led contraception advice is essential.

Diabetes and weight-loss injections

If you use insulin or sulphonylureas, hypoglycaemia risk needs active monitoring.

Discount codes and weight-loss medicines

Consumer guidance on referral codes, headline prices and ASA/MHRA advertising rules — not a deals page.

Eating disorders and weight-loss injections

Screening and specialist support may be needed before or during treatment.

Eating out on GLP-1 medicines

Evidence-informed habits: eating out on glp-1 medicines without extreme diet claims.

Fake pharmacy red flags

Warning signs beyond a slick website: pressure selling, missing registration details and unclear prescribing.

Fatigue on Mounjaro or Wegovy

UK-focused information on fatigue on mounjaro or wegovy: when to contact your prescriber and when to seek urgent care.

Fertility and weight-loss injections

Weight and medicines can affect fertility plans; discuss timing with your clinician.

Fibre for constipation on GLP-1 medicines

Evidence-informed habits: fibre for constipation on glp-1 medicines without extreme diet claims.

GLP-1 weight-loss injections in the UK

Plain-English overview of GLP-1 and dual GIP/GLP-1 injections for weight management in the UK, with safety boundaries and official sources.

GPhC register check

How to verify a UK pharmacy and pharmacist on official registers.

Gallbladder risk and GLP-1 medicines

UK-focused information on gallbladder risk and glp-1 medicines: when to contact your prescriber and when to seek urgent care.

Hair shedding and weight-loss injections

UK-focused information on hair shedding and weight-loss injections: when to contact your prescriber and when to seek urgent care.

Headaches on GLP-1 medicines

UK-focused information on headaches on glp-1 medicines: when to contact your prescriber and when to seek urgent care.

How to inject Mounjaro

Technique reminders: rotation, disposal, and when to ask for in-person training.

How to inject Wegovy

Technique reminders for semaglutide pens — follow the patient information leaflet supplied with your pack.

Hydration and electrolytes on GLP-1 medicines

Evidence-informed habits: hydration and electrolytes on glp-1 medicines without extreme diet claims.

Injection site reactions

UK-focused information on injection site reactions: when to contact your prescriber and when to seek urgent care.

Injection sites for Mounjaro and Wegovy

Abdomen, thigh and upper arm rotation principles shared across GLP-1 pens.

Kidney risk and dehydration on GLP-1 medicines

Severe vomiting or diarrhoea can harm kidneys — fluid replacement and clinical review matter.

Low blood sugar on GLP-1 medicines with diabetes

UK-focused information on low blood sugar on glp-1 medicines with diabetes: when to contact your prescriber and when to seek urgent care.

Low-GI eating for weight control

Evidence-informed habits: low-gi eating for weight control without extreme diet claims.

Maintenance after Mounjaro or Wegovy

Educational UK guide: maintenance after mounjaro or wegovy — always agree plans with your prescriber.

Mental health and weight-loss injections

Mood changes should be discussed with your clinician, especially with a history of depression.

Missed Mounjaro dose

General UK leaflet themes for late doses — confirm with your prescriber or pharmacist.

Missed Wegovy dose

General UK leaflet themes for late doses — confirm with your prescriber or pharmacist.

Mounjaro dose schedule

How UK titration is usually structured — always follow your prescriber, not a blog chart.

Mounjaro: your first month

UK guide: Adjustment dose, appetite changes, side effects and when to contact your prescriber in the first four weeks.

Muscle loss during weight loss

Evidence-informed habits: muscle loss during weight loss without extreme diet claims.

Nausea on Mounjaro or Wegovy

UK-focused information on nausea on mounjaro or wegovy: when to contact your prescriber and when to seek urgent care.

Older adults and GLP-1 medicines

Frailty, falls risk, muscle mass and polypharmacy need individual assessment.

Online consultation safety

Remote prescribing should still meet GMC principles and patient safety standards.

Pancreatitis warning on GLP-1 medicines

UK-focused information on pancreatitis warning on glp-1 medicines: when to contact your prescriber and when to seek urgent care.

Pharmacy delivery delay checklist

Cold chain, stock messages and who to contact.

Pregnancy and GLP-1 medicines

Do not use GLP-1 medicines if pregnant, trying to conceive or breastfeeding unless your clinician has specifically advised you.

Prescription and dispensing route

Why prescriber and dispenser are often different organisations.

Prescription weight-loss medicines in the UK

How UK prescription-only weight-loss medicines are regulated, advertised and supplied — and what SlimBee does not do.

Private vs NHS weight-loss injections

UK guide: Routes, waiting, criteria and why postcode and ICB policies still matter in 2026.

Protein on Mounjaro or Wegovy

Evidence-informed habits: protein on mounjaro or wegovy without extreme diet claims.

Questions before ordering Mounjaro or Wegovy

UK guide: Neutral prompts about eligibility, monitoring, supply, pregnancy planning and aftercare before you pay any provider.

Realistic expectations for weight-loss injections

UK guide: Why trial averages are not promises, and how habits still matter for long-term health.

Reflux and heartburn on GLP-1 medicines

UK-focused information on reflux and heartburn on glp-1 medicines: when to contact your prescriber and when to seek urgent care.

Refunds and weight-loss injections

Consumer rights themes — read terms before paying.

Starting Mounjaro

UK guide: First steps with tirzepatide: consultation, titration mindset and what not to expect in week one.

Starting Wegovy

UK guide: First steps with semaglutide (Wegovy): assessment, titration and prescriber-led decisions including higher doses where appropriate.

Stopping Mounjaro

Educational UK guide: stopping mounjaro — always agree plans with your prescriber.

Stopping Wegovy

Educational UK guide: stopping wegovy — always agree plans with your prescriber.

Storing Mounjaro and Wegovy

Fridge rules, in-use times and travel considerations for UK households.

Strength training during weight-loss injections

Why resistance training helps preserve muscle during weight loss on GLP-1 medicines.

Subject access requests for health data

How to request copies of data held about you under UK GDPR.

Sulphur burps on Mounjaro or Wegovy

UK-focused information on sulphur burps on mounjaro or wegovy: when to contact your prescriber and when to seek urgent care.

Supply shortages

Educational UK guide: supply shortages — always agree plans with your prescriber.

Surgery, anaesthesia and GLP-1 medicines

Tell your surgical team you use a GLP-1 medicine; follow their stop/restart plan.

Switching from Mounjaro to Wegovy

Educational UK guide: switching from mounjaro to wegovy — always agree plans with your prescriber.

Switching from Wegovy to Mounjaro

Educational UK guide: switching from wegovy to mounjaro — always agree plans with your prescriber.

Tirzepatide vs semaglutide

Compare tirzepatide (Mounjaro) and semaglutide (Wegovy) mechanisms, evidence limits and UK access — without telling you which to choose.

Travelling with Mounjaro or Wegovy

Cold chain, flight letters and planning spare supplies with your prescriber.

Vision changes on semaglutide

UK-focused information on vision changes on semaglutide: when to contact your prescriber and when to seek urgent care.

Vomiting, diarrhoea and dehydration on GLP-1 medicines

UK-focused information on vomiting, diarrhoea and dehydration on glp-1 medicines: when to contact your prescriber and when to seek urgent care.

Wegovy dose schedule

From starter doses to familiar 2.4mg maintenance and prescriber-led higher strengths. Wegovy’s familiar maintenance dose is 2.4mg weekly, bu

Wegovy side effects

UK-focused information on wegovy side effects: when to contact your prescriber and when to seek urgent care.

Wegovy: your first month

UK guide: Starter doses, nausea management themes and prescriber follow-up in early Wegovy treatment.

Weight regain after stopping GLP-1 medicines

Educational UK guide: weight regain after stopping glp-1 medicines — always agree plans with your prescriber.

Weight-loss injection checklist

UK guide: A practical pre-treatment checklist: registers, contracts, monitoring and emergency plans.

Weight-loss plateaus

Evidence-informed habits: weight-loss plateaus without extreme diet claims.

Your first weight-loss injection consultation

UK guide: What a UK consultation usually covers, questions to prepare, and why online services still owe you proper clinical checks.