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Rybelsus isn’t currently available as a private prescription for weight loss in the UK. It’s only approved for individuals living with type 2 diabetes.
Rybelsus is an oral medication that you take once daily. The drug in Rybelsus is called semaglutide. It makes you feel less hungry by mimicking a hormone in your body called GLP-1.
While research shows Rybelsus 14 mg (the highest dose) can support weight loss of around 4.5%, it’s only approved as a type 2 diabetes medication in the UK.
However, there are two weight-loss injections available in the UK that typically lead to significant weight loss:
- Wegovy (semaglutide – 16% weight loss)
- Mounjaro (tirzepatide – 25% weight loss)
You can purchase weight-loss injections from Second Nature as part of our weight-loss programmes. We have a Wegovy weight-loss programme and a Mounjaro weight-loss programme. To check your eligibility, you can take your health quiz.
Where can I get a private prescription for Rybelsus in the UK?
You can buy a private prescription of Rybelsus in the UK from high street pharmacies like Boots and Superdrug. You can also buy Rybelsus from other online pharmacies.
To be approved for a Rybelsus prescription, you must be living with type 2 diabetes and meet other strict eligibility criteria. To confirm eligibility, you’ll typically have to complete a health questionnaire.
How much does a private UK Rybelsus prescription cost?
The cost of Rybelsus and the tablets required for 30 days will start at around £210 for the lowest dose of 3 mg and rise to £280 for the highest dose of 14 mg.
However, the cost of Rybelsus will depend on where you purchase it and how long you intend to use the medication. The total cost of Rybelsus for a year’s prescription could be over £2,000.
Rybelsus is available on prescription in UK pharmacies if you’re eligible. You can also receive Rybelsus on prescription from your GP in the NHS.
If I can’t get Rybelsus for weight loss, which injection is best for weight loss?
According to data from randomised controlled trials, the best injection for weight loss is tirzepatide, sold under the brand name Mounjaro.
Mounjaro leads to an average weight loss of around 26% after one year, which is around 10% more than the next best injection for obesity, semaglutide, which is sold under the brand name Wegovy.
Wegovy is the same drug as the more well-known injection Ozempic. However, Ozempic is no longer available for weight loss in the UK; it is only for people with type 2 diabetes.
Wegovy is available in higher doses than Ozempic, leading to more weight loss.
Liraglutide (Saxenda) is also available as an injection for obesity in the UK, but its average weight loss is only around 5-7%.
Saxenda also leads to more side effects and adverse events than Mounjaro and Wegovy.
Research suggests around 27% of people on Saxenda stop taking the medication due to adverse effects compared to 8-12% on Mounjaro and Wegovy.
So, if you’re looking for an injection for obesity, Mounjaro and Wegovy are the two best options currently available in the UK.
Why should I choose Second Nature for a weight-loss injection?
Firstly, you should decide whether you want a prescription for a weight-loss injection by itself without any further support or whether you’re open to changing your habits alongside taking the medication and doing a combination of medication and a habit-change programme.
We believe there’s no point in taking weight-loss injections like Wegovy or Mounjaro unless you also change your habits.
Therefore, you might guess that our recommendation would be to take a weight-loss injection alongside a supportive weight-loss programme that helps you change your lifestyle and nutrition habits for the long term.
So, why should you choose Second Nature over these other providers if you’ve decided to try Mounjaro or Wegovy (assuming you’re eligible)?
For peace of mind.
Second Nature has worked with the NHS for over 6 years providing weight-loss programmes across the UK. Something that none of these companies have done.
Whilst our weight-loss programmes are private and not currently used by the NHS, we’ve built the programmes with a focus on scientific evidence, patient safety, and data security.
We hope that our 6+ years of working with the NHS and building a track record of effective weight-loss results will give you peace of mind to give us a try.
Take home message
Weight-loss injections are most effective when combined with a healthier lifestyle. They can help kickstart weight loss while you commit to developing healthier habits.
Mounjaro and other weight loss injections, like Saxenda and Wegovy, can allow you to make lifestyle changes to support long-term weight loss.
These medications can help silence food-related thoughts and give you a boost of confidence with more immediate weight-loss results.
They can also buy you the time and headspace to understand why your body may have struggled to lose weight and build new long-term healthy habits.
The core focus of our medication programmes is to calm down the feeling of food noise, lower your cravings, and allow you to build healthier habits to keep the weight off for good.
The ultimate goal is to make losing weight feel second nature.
Second Nature’s medication-supported programmes
Second Nature has two medication-supported programmes: a Wegovy weight-loss programme and a Mounjaro weight-loss programme. Ozempic is no longer available in the UK for weight loss.
If you’ve made the decision to purchase a UK prescription of Wegovy or Mounjaro (assuming you’re eligible), we hope that Second Nature will give you peace of mind that we are a provider you can trust for authenticity and proven results.
