Weight Loss Service

Please note: To speak with a GP regarding the best weight management plan for you, please select an initial GP specialist consultation below.

You can also request prescriptions for daily self-injectable and tablet medications via our prescription service if you already know what you need.

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Medically Supervised Treatments

Seeking support for weight management? Consult with a GP specialising in weight management via online Video Consultation from the comfort of your own home. Through this service, our GPs can help you with a personalised approach to weight management, tailored to your individual needs and a prescription for weight management medications (if clinically appropriate).

Alternatively, if you know what medication you require, you can request a prescription for weight management tablets or self-injectable weight management medication via our prescription service. Through our weight management services, you also gain access to a resource library packed with fitness and nutrition content, and ongoing patient support via our doctor messaging service.

Please note this is a medical weight management service. It is only suitable for patients that are medically obese.
This service is designed for individuals with specific weight management needs.

Treatments That We Can Provide

Daily Self-Injectable Weight Management Treatment

Starting from €50

Self-injectable medication that can help with weight loss in combination with exercise and healthy eating. This treatment involves a daily injection that helps regulate appetite and reduce cravings. A GP will assess your request and issue the right medication for your case.

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Weight Management Consultation

Starting from €55

Through this service, we can provide personalised support, medical advice, and a prescription for weight management medication, where clinically appropriate.

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Weight Management Tablets

Starting from €50

A tablet that can be used as part of a weight management programme for those who are obese. Request an online prescription with our doctors for €50.

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How It Works

Complete an online questionnaire about your health which will be reviewed by our doctors to ensure safe prescribing. A prescription for your weight management treatment will be issued if clinically suitable.

Step 1

Check Your BMI & Complete the Online Questionnaire

To be eligible, your BMI must be over 30. You can check your BMI with a healthcare professional before completing our secure online questionnaire. Choose between a specialist consultation for a full medical assessment or select a specific treatment, such as self-injectables or tablets.

Step 2

Medical Review

A doctor will review your information, including your BMI and medical history, to determine if the treatment is clinically suitable. If additional details are needed, the doctor may contact you through your secure patient account.

Step 3

Prescription is Sent

If approved, your prescription will be securely sent via Healthmail to an Irish pharmacy of your choice, so you can begin your treatment safely and conveniently.

Important Medical Information

What is Obesity?
The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines overweight and obesity as “abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health”. It is a complex, progressive and chronic disease that affects males and females of all ages. Obesity is now recognised as a chronic disease.

Ireland has one of the highest levels of obesity in Europe, with an estimated 60% of adults being overweight or obese, and this trend is set to continue.

What is Body Mass Index (BMI)?
The most widely used method of checking if you are a healthy weight is body mass index (BMI).

It is a measurement to check if you are a healthy weight for your height. It is not an accurate measure of body fat in everyone, but it is a useful guide that is easy to calculate.

A Body Mass Index (BMI) of over 25 is considered overweight and over 30 is considered obese. Please view this image below for more information:

Am I a healthy weight?
Find out using our BMI calculator HERE.
What medical conditions are associated with being overweight or obese?

Being overweight or obese can increase your risk of developing many potentially serious medical conditions including:

  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  • Heart disease
  • Stroke
  • Certain types of cancer*
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)
  • Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
  • Metabolic syndrome (combination of diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity)
  • Gallstones
  • Liver and kidney disease
  • Reduced fertility
  • Osteoarthritis

*Obesity has been linked to cancers such as womb, breast, bowel, oesophageal, pancreatic and myeloma. It is a significant modifiable risk factor, second only to smoking.

Can my mental health be affected?
Being overweight or obese is associated with low mood and depression. It can also contribute to low self-esteem and cause relationship difficulties with family, partners, friends and others.
Why is it hard to lose weight?
It is important to be aware that there is no quick fix.

For best results and long-term maintenance, a holistic approach is essential. This requires lifestyle modifications as well as commitment and organisation! And sometimes, more than one attempt.

If you are overweight the hormones that regulate your appetite change. It is very frustrating that if you then lose weight, these changes encourage weight gain! They slow down your metabolism and make you feel hungry making the entire process even harder.

What Weight Loss treatments are available?

It is essential to ensure a holistic approach to weight loss – there are many factors involved.

  • A calorie-controlled diet and increased physical activity are central to all weight loss plans. 
  • It is important to set realistic goals and good to involve friends and family.
  • Psychological support from a trained healthcare professional can change your relationship with food and eating. 
  • If additional support is needed, medications may be helpful as part of a weight loss plan:

Why Choose Webdoctor.ie?

Expertise

All of our doctors are registered with the Irish Medical Council and provide convenient and confidential healthcare to our patients.

Confidential

The same doctor-patient confidentiality exists as in a regular face-to-face consultation, so you’ll be in good hands.

Caring

Webdoctor.ie was created by and is led by medical professionals, so patient safety is always our priority.
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Convenience

From the comfort of home, avail of instant access to medical expertise, including evenings & weekends.

Value

Affordable healthcare with prescriptions (subject to clinical suitability) from just €25 and video consultations starting from €49.

Irish

Webdoctor.ie is an Irish-based healthcare provider that has carried out over 130,000 patient consultations.

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