Weight Management Service
Non-judgemental advice and treatment options
At Newport Pharmacy, we understand that managing your weight can be challenging and that everyone’s circumstances are different.
During your initial confidential consultation, our experienced pharmacists will discuss your goals, medical history, current medication and relevant health information.
We will assess your circumstances and explore suitable weight management options, including dietary changes, physical activity and, where clinically appropriate, prescription treatment.
Our pharmacist will explain the potential benefits, limitations and risks of each option, with treatment decisions based on an individual clinical assessment.
Request an appointment through our partner website, hosted by PharmaDoctor. We will confirm your appointment or suggest an alternative date or time.
You can also complete a confidential medical questionnaire before your consultation if you wish.
There is no obligation to proceed with treatment.
How our service works
Complete our confidential medical questionnaire and request an appointment (via Pharmadoctor)
Request an appointment with our pharmacist through our partner website hosted by Pharmadoctor. We will then either confirm your appointment or suggest an alternative date or time. If you choose, you can also complete the confidential medical questionnaire in readiness for your initial consultation.
Or call us
Call us on 01239 820239 to make an appointment and we will complete the medical questionnaire with you during your initial confidential consultation.
Or email us
Email us at [email protected] to request an appointment. Please include your telephone number so we can call you back. We will complete the medical questionnaire with you during your initial confidential consultation.
Treatment Information & Prices
For further information on the different treatments that may be considered following a clinical assessment, including how they are taken and commonly reported side effects click here and here for our reduced prices.
How to find out if you are eligible
Being overweight is common. According to the Welsh Government’s National Survey for Wales (2024–2025)*, approximately 62% of adults in Wales are overweight or living with obesity.
Living with obesity can increase the risk of developing health conditions, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and certain cancers.
A commonly used measure to assess weight is body mass index (BMI). It is a calculation that uses your height and weight to help assess whether your weight may affect your health.
The easiest way to work out your BMI is to use the NHS calculator here.
BMI does not distinguish between muscle and body fat, and it may not accurately reflect individual health risks.
If your BMI is 30 or above, you may be eligible for certain weight management treatments. If your BMI is 27 or above but below 30, some treatment options may still be considered, particularly where certain weight-related health conditions are present. These may include pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease or obstructive sleep apnoea.
We can discuss these further with you during your initial confidential consultation.
Eligibility criteria vary between treatments. Your pharmacist will assess your individual circumstances and discuss which options, if any, may be clinically appropriate.
Eligibility for a consultation does not guarantee that prescription treatment will be suitable or prescribed.