Long-term weight loss
For people who want facts, not fads. A doctor-led plan built on clinical evidence.
- Reviewed by EU-licensed doctors
- Weekly injection or daily tablet
- Only charged if approved
One plan, or one-off.
Weight loss
- First consultation included
- Renewals reviewed by your doctor
- Ongoing care in your private chat
- Cancel anytime
Full refund if a review is not approved
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Excellent service, I even requested an extension and they kindly agreed and sent a new prescription with no charge at all. That was definitely a highlight, great customer service! Totally recommended.
The care was fast, the doctor answered all my questions and the prescription was practical and quick for collecting the product; the treatment follow-up is also being very effective and attentive.
So far, everything has gone really smoothly. The process was easy, responses were quick and I had no problems getting my prescription. Happy with the service!
What's built into every plan
Consultation and, if appropriate, a prescription
A consultation and, if appropriate, a prescription for the treatment, so you can collect your medicine at your pharmacy. Our doctors currently consider Mounjaro, Wegovy, Saxenda, Rybelsus and Orlistat, and choose what's right for you.
Doctor-backed care
EU-licensed doctors review your details and prescribe only if clinically appropriate. After that they're in your private chat whenever a question, a concern or a dose needs adjusting.
Monthly check-ins
Every 28 days your doctor reviews how it's going before your renewal. Changes are never automatic.
Your account
Track your progress, download your e-prescription and message your doctor, from any device.
Medication options
Not every treatment looks the same. Your doctor recommends the right option based on your BMI, health history and preferences, including whether you'd prefer a tablet to an injection.
Discover what treatment could do for you
15–20% average weight loss
In clinical trials, people on the highest GLP-1 doses lost 15–20% of their body weight over 68–72 weeks, alongside diet and activity, versus 2.4–3.1% with diet and exercise alone.1 2
Actual results vary based on individual factors.
Doctors who stay with you
How the plan works

The support that makes the difference
If side effects hit. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and constipation are the most common, usually mild and temporary while the dose increases. If they persist, your doctor can adjust your treatment.
Guidance on long-term use. Obesity is a chronic condition. Your doctor works with you on the right decisions, now and later.
Keeping the weight off. Whether you stay on treatment, adjust or step back, your doctor helps you plan the next step.
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- Tell us your current medicine and last dose
- A doctor reviews and, where appropriate, continues your dose schedule
- Every prescription issued by a registered doctor
- Your doctor in a private chat throughout
- Monthly reviews before every renewal
- Full refund if a review isn't approved
What to know before your consultation
Obesity and the options doctors use
Obesity is a long-term condition in which excess body weight raises the risk of problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnoea and joint pain. Healthier eating and more activity remain the foundation, and for some adults a prescription medicine can help alongside them. The options a doctor may consider through Hi Doctor are weekly injections (Mounjaro, which contains tirzepatide, or Wegovy, which contains semaglutide), daily Saxenda injections (liraglutide) and Orlistat capsules. The doctor decides which one, if any, fits your health and preferences.
Who online weight care suits
The consultation is for adults with a BMI of 30 or more, or 27 or more with a weight-related condition such as high blood pressure, prediabetes or sleep apnoea, in line with the EU product information. These medicines are not used during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or if you are trying to conceive. A history of pancreatitis, an eating disorder or several complex conditions may mean you need in-person care, and in that case the doctor tells you and your consultation fee is refunded. The service does not replace emergency care: for urgent symptoms, call 112.
Side effects and warning signs
The most common side effects of the injections and tablets are nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting and constipation, usually mild and mostly while the dose is being increased. Less common but serious risks include inflammation of the pancreas, gallstones, dehydration that can strain the kidneys, and low blood sugar if you also take insulin or a sulfonylurea. Orlistat mainly causes oily, loose stools and can reduce the absorption of some vitamins. Severe abdominal pain that does not settle, pain spreading to the back, yellowing of the skin or eyes, or signs of severe dehydration need urgent care: call 112.
Other routes to a healthier weight
Healthier eating, physical activity and behavioural support are the first step for everyone and stay important during any treatment. Some people are better served by a local weight-management service, a dietitian, or a specialist assessment for bariatric surgery, which needs in-person care. If the doctor decides that medicine is not appropriate for you, they explain why in the private chat, suggest what to do next, and your consultation fee is refunded. Choosing not to start medicine is always a valid decision.
Weight-loss research and approvals
The European Medicines Agency has authorised Wegovy, Mounjaro, Saxenda and Xenical (orlistat) for weight management in adults, alongside diet and physical activity. In the STEP 1 trial, adults with overweight or obesity and without diabetes lost 14.9% of their body weight on average with semaglutide 2.4 mg over 68 weeks, compared with 2.4% on placebo. In SURMOUNT-1, adults on the highest tirzepatide dose lost 20.9% on average over 72 weeks, compared with 3.1% on placebo. In the SELECT trial, semaglutide lowered the risk of heart attack, stroke and cardiovascular death in people with overweight or obesity and existing heart disease. These are group averages, not a prediction for any one person.
How your weight consultation works
You start with an online questionnaire about your weight, height, health history and any medicines you take. An EU-licensed doctor reads your answers, may ask follow-up questions in the private chat in your account, and decides whether a prescription is appropriate. If it is, you receive an e-prescription and collect the medicine at a pharmacy of your choice, where you pay for it separately. Prescriptions are valid at pharmacies across the EU, although in some countries the pharmacist dispenses the local equivalent of the same active ingredient.
Reviews, renewals and stopping
Obesity is a long-term condition, so treatment often continues for many months when it is working and well tolerated. Before each renewal your doctor reviews your weight, side effects and dose, and changes are never automatic. Weight tends to return after stopping, so any decision to stop or step down is planned with your doctor. Message your doctor in the private chat whenever you have a question or a new symptom, and call 112 for anything urgent.
Sources
- European Medicines Agency. Wegovy (semaglutide): EPAR overview and product information (2025)
- European Medicines Agency. Wegovy: Summary of Product Characteristics (EPAR product information) (2025)
- European Medicines Agency. Mounjaro (tirzepatide): EPAR overview and product information (2025)
- European Medicines Agency. Saxenda (liraglutide): EPAR overview (2025)
- European Medicines Agency. Saxenda: Summary of Product Characteristics (EPAR product information) (2025)
- European Medicines Agency. Xenical (orlistat): EPAR overview (2024)
- European Medicines Agency. Xenical: Summary of Product Characteristics (EPAR product information) (2024)
- New England Journal of Medicine. Wilding JPH et al. Once-weekly semaglutide in adults with overweight or obesity (STEP 1). N Engl J Med 2021;384:989-1002 (2021)
- New England Journal of Medicine. Jastreboff AM et al. Tirzepatide once weekly for the treatment of obesity (SURMOUNT-1). N Engl J Med 2022;387:205-216 (2022)
- New England Journal of Medicine, via PubMed. Lincoff AM et al. Semaglutide and cardiovascular outcomes in obesity without diabetes (SELECT). N Engl J Med 2023;389:2221-2232 (2023)
- JAMA, via PubMed. Rubino D et al. Effect of continued weekly subcutaneous semaglutide vs placebo on weight loss maintenance (STEP 4). JAMA 2021;325:1414-1425 (2021)
- NHS. Semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic, Rybelsus): NHS medicines A to Z (2026)
Sources checked on September 29, 2026
Your questions answered
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Why Hi Doctor?
- A named, EU-licensed doctor reviews every case.
- Pay only if treatment is approved, otherwise refunded in full.
- E-prescription valid at pharmacies across the EU.
- 50,000+ patients served across Europe.
- Cancel anytime.
References
- Jastreboff AM et al. Tirzepatide once weekly for the treatment of obesity (SURMOUNT-1). N Engl J Med 2022;387:205–216.
- Wilding JPH et al. Once-weekly semaglutide in adults with overweight or obesity (STEP 1). N Engl J Med 2021;384:989–1002.
- Lincoff AM et al. Semaglutide and cardiovascular outcomes in obesity without diabetes (SELECT). N Engl J Med 2023;389:2221–2232.
- European Medicines Agency. Saxenda (liraglutide): EPAR summary.
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