A weight management consultation is a private appointment with a pharmacist about your weight and your health. The pharmacist talks through your health, your goals and what has or has not worked before, then builds a plan around you with regular check-ins. It is a private service, and the price is confirmed at your consultation.
Reviewed by Benjamin Rawthore, Pharmacist Manager and Independent Prescriber (GPhC 2215432). Last reviewed .
Who the consultation is for
- Adults who want support with their weight and a plan that fits their life
- Anyone who would like regular check-ins to help them stay on track
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or you have been told you have an eating disorder, speak to a GP first.
What happens at the appointment
Book your consultation
Choose a time that suits you. The consultation is in a private consultation room.
Talking it through
The pharmacist asks about your health, any medicines you take, and what you would like to change.
Your measurements
Your height and weight are measured in private, and you can talk through what your body mass index (BMI) means for you.
A plan built around you
Together you agree steps that fit your routine, such as changes to eating, activity and sleep.
Regular check-ins
Check-ins help you see your progress and adjust the plan. If anything needs a doctor, the pharmacist tells you and refers you to your GP surgery.
Questions people ask
Is the consultation free?
No. It is a private service, and the price is confirmed at your consultation before anything is agreed.
What happens at the first appointment?
You talk through your health, your goals and your routine with the pharmacist in a private consultation room. Your height and weight are measured, and you leave with a plan and a date for your first check-in.
Do I need a GP referral?
No. You can book the consultation yourself.
Is there free NHS support with weight?
Yes. The NHS has free support, such as the NHS Weight Loss Plan app, and your GP surgery can tell you about local services. The pharmacist can talk through what might suit you.