Weight care support

Starting, comparing, switching and continuing weight care.

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Getting started and eligibility

• What BMI do I need to be to start treatment? ›
• Can I use an injectable weight loss treatment if I’ve had bariatric / gastric surgery? ›
• Can I drink alcohol whilst using injectable weight loss treatment? ›
• Can I use injectable weight loss treatment if I am pre or post natal? ›
• Can I take antibiotics with injectable weight loss treatment? ›
• Can I use an injectable weight loss treatment alongside other weight loss treatments? ›
• What are weight loss injectables? ›
• Who can take Wegovy Pill? ›
• Who may not be suitable for Wegovy Pill? ›
• Who can take Foundayo? ›
• Is Foundayo suitable for everyone? ›
• Can I take Foundayo with Wegovy, Mounjaro or another weight loss medicine? ›

Comparing treatments

• What’s the difference between Wegovy® and Mounjaro®? ›

Switching treatments or providers

• Switching from Wegovy® to Mounjaro® ›
• Can I switch between Wegovy® and Mounjaro®? ›
• Can I move from my current supplier to Simple Online Pharmacy? (weightcare) ›
• Can I switch from Mounjaro to Wegovy Pill? ›
• Can I switch from Wegovy injection to Wegovy Pill? ›
• Can I move my treatment from another healthcare provider? ›
• Can I switch from Wegovy or Mounjaro to Foundayo? ›

Dose progression, restarting and early reorders

• Can I start on a higher dose or skip to a higher dose of weight care injection? ›
• What dose is right for me? ›
• Need to reorder your weight care treatment early? ›
• Why does the price increase with weight care medication strengths? ›
• Will my Foundayo dose be the same as my injection dose? ›

Progress, appetite and reaching a healthy weight

• Will you check in with my progress? ›
• Should I still be hungry whilst on treatment? ›
• What happens when I reach a healthy weight? ›
• How much weight could I lose? ›

Lifestyle and ongoing clinical support

• Do I still need to follow diet and lifestyle advice? ›

Video and welcome calls

• Why We Do Video Calls And What to Expect ›
• About Our Welcome Call from Zoe ›

General travel, storage and disposal guidance

• Travelling Abroad With Your Medication ›
• Can I take my weight loss injection abroad with me? ›
• Where do I dispose of my weight care injection and needles when I have finished my pen? ›
• What should I do with unwanted medication? ›
• How should I dispose of my treatment packaging? ›