In the UK it is estimated that 1 in every 4 adults are living with obesity1.
Body Mass Index (BMI) is the most widely used method to check if your body weight is healthy. To check your own BMI use the calculator found HERE all you need is your body weight in kilograms and height in metres.
Use the below table to help you interpret your own BMI:
|
BMI Range |
Definition |
|
≥ 18.5 |
Underweight |
|
18.5 to 24.9 |
Healthy weight |
|
25 to 29.9 |
Overweight |
|
30 to 39.9 |
Obese |
|
40+ |
Severely obese |
What are the risks of obesity?
Obesity is a serious health concern and increases the risk of many health conditions including:
· Type 2 diabetes
· High blood pressure
· Coronary heart disease
· Types of cancer
· Strokes
What causes obesity?
Obesity is caused by many factors including genetic, but in its simplest form it is caused by an imbalance of energy intake from the food we eat and energy expenditure from physical activity.
How do you treat obesity?
The best way to treat obesity is to eat a healthy reduced calorie diet and regular exercise.
At MediCare Pharmacy Group our pharmacists can supply you with medication to help you lose weight, provided it is suitable for you.
How does the MediCare Weight Management service work?
Book an appointment with one of our weight management pharmacists at a location and time that is convenient for you. During this appointment our pharmacists will measure your height and weight and if necessary, your waist circumference and blood pressure. They will also ask you questions relating to your health and lifestyle to help them develop the most appropriate weight management plan for you.
All MediCare Weight Management appointments are face to face in private consulting rooms at your chosen MediCare pharmacy.
What medication is available through the MediCare Weight Management service?
Provided it is suitable for you our pharmacists can supply you with one month supply of one of the following medications:
For more information including pricing please click on the product name.
Who is suitable for weight loss medication?
Those individuals who are defined as obese (BMI 30 kg/m2) or those individuals who are defined as overweight (BMI 27 kg/m2) with another weight related condition for example high blood pressure.
How do I book an appointment?
Please click on your chose pharmacy below to book an appointment or for further information please HERE.
MediCare Osborne – 366-368 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 6GL
MediCare Malone – 32B Upper Malone Road, Belfast, BT9 5NA
MediCare Hatmore – 159 Creggan Road, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 0RX
1. Obesity - NHS