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Saxenda is currently available to purchase as a private prescription for weight loss in the UK.
The drug in Saxenda is called ‘liraglutide’. It makes you feel less hungry by mimicking a hormone in your body called GLP-1.
However, research suggests that Saxenda generally isn’t the most effective weight-loss drug available on the market.
Saxenda typically supports weight loss of 6-7% of body weight. Compare this with Wegovy (semaglutide), which supports weight loss of around 16%, and Mounjaro, around 25%.
Where can I get a private prescription of Saxenda in the UK?
You can buy a private prescription of Saxenda in the UK from high street pharmacies like Boots and Superdrug. You can also buy Saxenda from other online pharmacies.
To be approved for a Saxenda prescription, you must meet strict eligibility criteria. To establish eligibility, you’ll typically have to complete an online health questionnaire.
How much does a private UK Saxenda prescription cost?
The cost of Saxenda and the injectable pens required for 56 days will be around £324, or around £160 per month.
The price would then increase incrementally the longer you use the medication. Saxenda is generally recommended for up to 12 weeks, costing anywhere between £485-£540.
However, the cost of Saxenda will depend on where you’re purchasing it from and how long you intend to use the medication.
Saxenda is available on prescription in UK pharmacies if you’re eligible. You can also receive Saxenda on prescription as part of a tier 3 weight management service.
How should I decide which provider to choose for a private Saxenda prescription?
Firstly, you should decide whether you want a Saxenda prescription 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 Saxenda unless you also change your habits.
Therefore, you might guess that our recommendation would be to take Saxenda alongside a supportive weight-loss programme that helps you change your lifestyle and nutrition habits for the long term.
Unfortunately, Second Nature doesn’t provide Saxenda, as we believe the research is much stronger in favour of Wegovy and Mounjaro.
So, if you’ve decided to try Mounjaro or Wegovy (assuming you’re eligible), why should you choose Second Nature over these other providers?
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.
Saxenda prescriptions in the UK: 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 Ozempic 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.
