
01/09/2025
Trust me, we were as frustrated at you. Thank you for your patience whilst we navigated Eli Lillyās recent decision to increase their whole sale prices for their medical weight loss treatment by 45-170% š±. We just couldnāt ethically take on new patients, not knowing what they may have to pay for treatment down the line.
All our current patients and those on the waiting list have been emailed the new confirmed pricing structure today and other treatment options, please check your junk inbox if you havenāt spotted the email š§
We are here to support and guide you through this time of change. Our goal is keeping medical treatments as accessible and safe as possible for patients.
š©ŗOur service wonāt change and will still include:
-initial face-to-face consultation and medical examination
- review of bloods where appropriate
- treatment, sharps box, needles, skin cleanser
- a 30min face-to-face review every 3-4 weeks - ongoing remote support by Dr. Victoria between reviews when needed to monitor side effects and review effectiveness of treatment.
The pricing changes will push more and more vulnerable patients to dangerous treatment options such as those online and from non-medical practitioners. This angers me as a doctor. I donāt agree with the manufacturers decision to suddenly change the price once many patients are established on treatment and feeling the benefits. I think itās unethical. At least honour pricing for patients on treatment or maintenance.
Thankfully there are other companies and other treatments available, with more on the way.
Hopefully an NHS obesity service isnāt too far away for NI.