We can help you lose weight by prescribing treatments such as weight loss pills and weight loss injections to assist you on your quest. If our pharmacist thinks weight loss injections or weight loss pills are suitable, they’ll check your BMI and you can either have your treatment delivered to your door or collect it.
Visit the pharmacy and we will complete a consultation form with you.
We will review all your answers and prescribe treatment if appropriate.
You can collect your medication or have it delivered to your home.
Nevolat is a once daily self-injectable pen used for weight loss. It contains liraglutide which works by regulating blood sugar, helping to reduce appetite and prevent cravings.
Mounjaro is a weekly self–injectable pen used for weight loss. It contains tirzepatide which works by regulating blood sugar and energy balance levels, helping to reduce appetite and prevent cravings.
Each prefilled Wegovy pen contains four doses. You stay on each dose for at least four weeks. The pharmacist will help you choose a suitable dose.
Xenical (Orlistat) is a weight loss treatment that reduces how much fat is absorbed from food. It’s taken by mouth with meals.
| Treatment | Nevolat | Mounjaro | Wegovy | Xenical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active ingredient | Liraglutide | Tirzepatide | Semaglutide | Orlistat |
| How does it work? | Makes you feel fuller and reduces cravings | Makes you feel fuller and reduces cravings (by working on GLP-1 and GIP receptors) | Makes you feel fuller and reduces cravings | Reduces how much fat your body absorbs from food |
| How much weight can I lose? | Up to 11% after a year’s use (with lifestyle changes)a | Up to 20% after 17 months use (with lifestyle change) | Up to 15% after a year’s use (with lifestyle change) | Around 5% after a year’s use (with lifestyle change) |
| How do I take it? | It’s self-injected | It’s self-injected | It’s self-injected | You swallow a capsule |
| When do I take it? | Once a DAY | Once a WEEK | Once a WEEK | Up to three times a day with meals |
| Does the dose change? | Dose increases every week until you reach a maintenance doseb | Dose increases every 4 weeks until you reach a maintenance dose | Dose increases every 4 weeks until you reach a maintenance dose | The dose stays the same, 1 capsule up to three times a day |
| Is it prescription only? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Additional health benefits | Approved in the US for treating obstructive sleep apnoea in people with obesity | Reduces risk of heart-related hospital admissions in those with known heart disease |
Simply drop us a note with your telephone number and email and we’ll get back to you and book you in.
Rushton Pharmacy Harrow is conveniently situated in a parade of shops a short walk from Preston Road tube station.
We are a Harrow based pharmacy and dispensing chemist Preston Road, Harrow, HA3 0PS.
We offer Travel Vaccinations, Prescriptions, Microsuction and full range of Pharmacy services with home delivery.