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Weight Management Programme
Weight Management Programme
Weight Management Programme
Weight Management Programme

Traditional weight management advice doesn’t always work for women. Inspired by our community’s struggles with stubborn weight gain ... Read more

Traditional weight management advice doesn’t always work for women. Inspired by our community’s struggles with stubborn weight gain related to PCOS, menopause and transitional life stages, this new weight management programme offers proven support to reach your long-term health goals.

Bringing together groundbreaking, safe GLP-1 medication, Mounjaro (tirzepatide) or Wegovy (semaglutide), plus ongoing nutritional, exercise and motivational support, this programme is designed to help you make long-term lifestyle changes. Programme pricing starts at £140. Learn how it works here.

Your medication, if deemed safe and suitable for you, will be prescribed and dispensed by our third party pharmacy partner.

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How It Works

To check if you're eligible for this weight management programme, you must complete an online health consultation. This will be reviewed by a prescribing pharmacist and if deemed safe and suitable for you, they will prescribe Wegovy or Mounjaro taking into account your goals and preference.

Please note: Medication will be prescribed and dispensed by our trusted third party pharmacy partner, who is a registered pharmacy. HANX is not a registered pharmacy.

Effectiveness
  • Clinical studies have shown that people can lose up to 22.5% of their weight when taking Mounjaro.*
  • Clinical studies have shown that people can lose up to 15% of their weight when taking Wegovy.**

*Tirzepatide Once Weekly for the Treatment of Obesity, The New England Journal Of Medicine, 2022.

**the STEP trial, The New England Journal of Medicine, 2021.
Side Effects

As with all medication, there are potential side effects with weight loss medication, the most common of which include nausea, diarrhoea, decreased appetite, vomiting, constipation, indigestion, and stomach (abdominal) pain. These side effects may be temporary, lasting anywhere from a few days to a few weeks, and there are ways you can help manage these. If you do experience any side effects, report these as part of your follow-up consultations and if these are bothersome don't hesitate to get in contact at hello@hanx.co.uk.

CLEAR, TRANSPARENT COSTS

How Does Pricing Work On The Programme?

Ready to take the first steps towards your health goals? Our transparent pricing structure ensures you know exactly what you're paying each month, with no hidden fees or surprises. Whether you're considering the benefits of Mounjaro (tirzepatide) or Wegovy (semaglutide), here's a breakdown of the pricing structure of the weight management programme at HANX.

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What to expect

Safe and effective

Treatment is prescribed by a prescribing pharmacist based on what is safe and appropriate for you

Convenient Service

Monthly deliveries straight to your door, in plain, unbranded packaging for discretion and peace of mind

Clinic Support

Monthly digital check-ins and support from your prescribing pharmacist as and when you need it

10-week meal and exercise plans

Lifestyle advice to help you sustainably achieve a healthy weight for you

FAQs

Which weight loss treatments are available as part of this service?

This weight management programme combines a clinically proven GLP-1 medication, which is injected weekly, alongside nutritional and movement guides, to set you up to successfully meet your health goals. Wegovy and Mounjaro, which are both GLP-1 medications which are clinically proven to help people lose weight. Wegovy is the brand name for the medication ‘semaglutide’ and Mounjaro is the brand name for the medication ‘tirzepatide.’ A prescribing pharmacist will review your consultation. If they deem the medication to be safe and effective for you, they will prescribe Wegovy or Mounjaro taking into account your goals and preference.

How do Wegovy and Mounjaro work?

Wegovy and Mounjaro both work by mimicking the action of the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) hormone, which regulates your appetite. Mounjaro also mimics another hormone that regulates appetite: glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP).

GLP-1 works in your brain to regulate your appetite, meaning these medications increase feelings of fullness and reduce feelings of hunger. They also reduce blood sugar by promoting the release of insulin when blood sugar levels are high.

How do I know which weight management medication is right for me?

Both Wegovy and Mounjaro come in the form of injectable pens, which you use to deliver a weekly liquid injection of medication under the skin. Make sure you read the instructions for use that come with your medication or head here for more tips on how to safely and effectively use your injection pens.

Will I see results just from taking this medication on its own?

Weight management medication, including Wegovy and Mounjaro, is designed for long term use alongside lifestyle changes. It’s important that you also increase exercise and eat a balanced diet when using this medication.

Does my dose of medication change?

Wegovy:  You will start taking the lowest dose (0.25mg) once a week. You'll receive monthly check-ins  to start with, to ensure you're tolerating the medication and seeing positive progress. If deemed suitable, each month, your dose of Wegovy will increase until you reach a 'maintenance' dose, at which point, we will follow-up every 3 months. If you are not tolerating the medication well, your titration will be slowed down to help your body adjust to the medication.

Mounjaro: You will start taking the lowest dose (2.5mg) once a week. You'll receive monthly check-ins  to start with, to ensure you're tolerating the medication and seeing positive progress. If deemed suitable, each month, your dose of Mounjaro will increase until you reach a 'maintenance' dose, at which point, we will follow-up every 3 months. If you are not tolerating the medication well, your titration will be slowed down to help your body adjust to the medication.

What makes me eligible to get treatment with Wegovy or Mounjaro?

A prescribing pharmacist will review your consultation. If they deem the medication to be safe and effective for you, they will prescribe Wegovy or Mounjaro, taking into account your goals and preference. Prescribing pharmacists take into account various elements including Body Mass Index (BMI) and a patient’s medical history, including the results of previous attempts at weight management.

Can weight management medication help with PCOS symptoms?

Recent research shows that whilst semaglutide weight management medication may have an impact on symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome in patients with obesity*. Results showed that after three months of treatment and lifestyle changes, 80% of patients saw normalised menstrual cycles, which consequently may have a positive fertility.

*Semaglutide Treatment of Excessive Body Weight in Obese PCOS Patients Unresponsive to Lifestyle Programs, National Library of Medicine, 2023

How do I take the medication?

Both Wegovy and Mounjaro come in the form of injectable pens, which you use to deliver a weekly liquid injection of medication under the skin. Make sure you read the instructions for use that come with your medication or head here for more tips on how to safely and effectively use your injection pens.

How much weight can I expect to lose?

Clinical studies have shown that people can lose up to 22.5% of their weight when taking Mounjaro, and up to 15% of their weight when taking Wegovy.

*Tirzepatide Once Weekly for the Treatment of Obesity, The New England Journal Of Medicine, 2022.
** Long-term weight loss effects of semaglutide in obesity without diabetes in the SELECT trial, Nature Medicine, 2024.

What packaging does the medication come in and is it branded?

Your parcel is sent in discreet outer packaging, with an unbranded cardboard box inside.

How do I store the medication when it arrives?

Before your first use, store your injection pens in a refrigerator (2° C to 8° C) (making sure to keep away from the cooling element). After your first use, store below 30° C or, preferably, in a refrigerator (2° C to 8° C). Do not freeze Wegovy and do not use your medication if it has been frozen. When the pen is not in use, make sure to keep the pen cap on. Do not expose the pen to direct sunlight.

Are there any additional monitoring programs for Wegovy and Mounjaro?

Yes, both medicines are part of The Black Triangle Scheme. The Black Triangle (▼) Scheme is a program that monitors medicines for additional safety. Wegovy and Mounjaro are part of the scheme because they are new medicines, and the scheme means patients and prescribers are encouraged to report suspected adverse drug reactions (ADRs) to the MHRA through the Yellow Card Scheme (link: https://www.gov.uk/drug-safety-update/the-black-triangle-scheme-or).

Who is prescribing my medication?

The registered healthcare provider for the Weight Management Programme is Blueco Healthcare. Medicines are prescribed by Pharmacist Independent Prescribers, you can find their details here.

Will someone check-in with me as I progress through the programme?

Weight management medication is designed for long-term progress when teamed with lifestyle changes. You will start off taking the lowest dose of Wegovy and Mounjaro, once a week. HANX will follow up regularly with advice and guidance to help you settle into the weight management programme. You will have monthly follow-up consultations, which you'll be asked to complete to share your progress and experiences with your prescriber. If you are experiencing no major side effects, and your prescribing pharmacist deems it suitable for you, you will increase your dose of Wegovy or Mounjaro each month until you reach the most effective a 'maintenance' dose for you and check in with you regularly.

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