Personalised weight loss support
Get personalised support from expert Irish doctors. Tailored plans, prescriptions, and comprehensive guidance on nutrition and exercise.
First consultation €50
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Get help managing your weight
Losing weight is hard. But our GPs can make it easier. They'll work with you to develop a tailored plan that combines diet and lifestyle changes, alongside approved weight loss medications, to help you reach a healthier BMI.
Important information
Keeping you safe and healthy is our priority.
A comprehensive assessment is required before our GPs prescribe any treatment. We may suggest that other weight loss measures are tried before prescribing medication. Any medication prescribed must be used in conjunction with other weight loss measures.
Where clinically appropriate, our GPs may prescribe an injectable weight loss medication. This can be issued if you are an adult aged 18-75 years with a BMI of over 30. We generally don’t initiate weight loss injections for patients with a BMI under 30, unless there are other previously diagnosed weight related conditions and a letter from your family GP with details of the previous diagnosis.
For patients with a BMI under 30, we may prescribe oral medication to help with weight loss. This can be discussed with your consulting GP at the time of your weight management consultation
If you are prescribed weight loss medication, you must meet certain targets of weight loss while using the medication. If these targets aren't met with the help of your medication, your GP may decide that your treatment should stop.
After weeks 5 and 12 of treatment, you must meet with a GP to discuss your progress and any potential side-effects. You can do this online or by phone.
In some people with certain existing conditions, the weight loss medication we prescribe can cause side effects. For this reason, our clinical and pharmacy team will regularly check in with you throughout your treatment.
How it works
Complete the short weight management questionnaire
Schedule your weight management consultation with one of our IMC-registered GPs
The GP will provide treatment options and if appropriate may prescribe medication to assist with weight management
We will notify you when your treatment plan is ready
Visit any participating pharmacy to collect your medication
Book a weight management follow up consultation at weeks 5 and 12 of your treatment
Frequently asked questions
Our weight management service is available to adults aged 18-75 years old in the following cases:
(i) If you have a BMI of over 30 - in this case, we will prescribe injectable medication.
(ii) If you have a BMI of between 27 and 30, with at least one weight-related condition (pre-diabetes, T2DM, hypertension, dyslipidaemia or obstructive sleep apnoea) - in this case, we will require a letter from your GP stating that you have been previously diagnosed with a weight-related condition, in order to prescribe you injectable medication.
(iii) If you have a BMI of between 27 and 30, without a weight-related condition - in this case we will offer oral medication.
If you're unsure, calculate your BMI here.
Please note: the pharmacist will check your weight and height and measure your waist in the pharmacy. If your BMI is significantly different to the one you stated in the questionnaire, you will be referred back to the HealthHero GP team and your medication may not be dispensed.
Our weight management medications can include injections with a GLP-1 inhibitor. You naturally secrete GLP-1 after you eat – but the GLP-1 inhibitor suppresses your appetite so you don't feel as hungry. It can help with weight loss when combined with dietary and lifestyle changes.
First, you'll need to complete an initial assessment which includes an online questionnaire and weight management consultation. One of our GPs will call to give advice and discuss next steps. They'll go through any necessary medications with you and tell you about the most suitable treatment options.
After your first consultation, if you're eligible for treatment the doctor will prescribe medication. You'll need two more appointments at 5 weeks and 12 weeks to check your progress.
- The initial review and GP assessment costs €50.
- For patients who begin a treatment plan, two follow up GP appointments are required at weeks 5 and 12, costing €35 per appointment.
- The cost of any prescribed medication is separate to the cost of our weight management service. You can buy any prescribed medication from your preferred pharmacy.
IMPORTANT: Please note that we cannot apply for reimbursement to the HSE for this medication.
It's vital that your progress is monitored by the GP to ensure the treatment plan is working and make changes if needed. The GP will follow up after 5 weeks, and again at the end of the treatment course, to ensure your targets are met and there are no significant side effects.
The weight management service can only be offered in conjunction with participating pharmacies and must been collect in-store at the pharmacy for safeguarding reasons. Medication home-delivery is not permitted. Patients will be able to select from over 80 participating pharmacies across Ireland.
Meet our clinicians
Our team of specialist clinicians are all IMC-registered and experienced in ADHD diagnosis and treatment.