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Saxenda (liraglutide) is a once-daily weight loss injectable medication that helps individuals achieve sustainable weight loss. It works by reducing appetite, which increases feelings of fullness and helps you consume fewer calories.
✔ Targets appetite regulation
✔ Backed by clinical trials
✔ Helps you feel fuller for longer
✔ Simple once-daily injection using a pre-filled pen
✔ Assessed and approved by our expert pharmacy team
✔ Discreet delivery across the UK
Once you complete your health assessment, our clinicians will review your information to ensure Saxenda is suitable for you. If approved, we’ll deliver it in secure packaging with ongoing support from our private weight management service at Star Pharmacy.
It is not a substitute for healthy eating and physical activity, but is most effective when used in combination with both.
Not for use in patients with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2)
Individuals with a known allergy to liraglutide or any component of Saxenda. Anaphylaxis and angioedema cases have been reported; discontinue immediately if symptoms arise.
Patients should be educated about symptoms such as neck lumps, difficulty swallowing, hoarseness, or breathing changes. Serum calcitonin testing or ultrasound scans are of unclear benefit for early detection.
Discontinue if patients experience persistent, severe abdominal pain (possibly radiating to the back), particularly with vomiting.
Rapid weight loss with Saxenda use increases the risk of gallstones and cholecystitis even after adjusting for weight change.
When used with insulin, the risk of low blood sugar increases. Monitor for symptoms and consider medication dose adjustment in consultation with a healthcare provider.
Many patients may experience a rise in resting heart rate. Persistent symptoms such as palpitations need clinical evaluation.
Severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhoea may lead to dehydration and acute kidney injury, even requiring dialysis in rare cases.
Persistent or worsening nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, or constipation should prompt clinical review. These GI symptoms affect many patients and require close monitoring
Serious allergic responses, including rash, itching, angioedema, or anaphylaxis, have been observed. Stop Saxenda immediately and seek medical advice if these occur.
Individuals with pre-existing mental health conditions or depression history should be monitored closely.
Patients should be made aware that Saxenda, while effective for weight management, is not suitable for everyone and carries specific risks requiring medical oversight. Prompt reporting of relevant symptoms and maintaining regular checks ensure safer use and better outcomes.
Inject once daily, at roughly the same time each day
0.6 mg for 1 week
Increase by 0.6 mg each week until reaching 3.0 mg daily (maintenance dose)
3.0 mg per day
Always follow the instructions provided during your consultation and on the packaging of the weight loss medication.
The active ingredient in Saxenda is Liraglutide
A long‑acting GLP‑1 receptor agonist that:
Buffers the solution and maintains pH stability, protecting peptide integrity.
Acts as a preservative to prevent microbial growth in the multi-use pen.
Serves as a stabiliser, ensuring uniform drug distribution.
Provides a sterile, pyrogen‑free medium for all ingredients.
Adjusts pH, optimising its solubility and comfort
Each prefilled pen delivers precise doses, preserving drug stability through specialised packaging and temperature control.
Forceful expulsion of stomach contents, usually related to nausea.
Infrequent, hard or difficult stools.
Cramping or discomfort in the abdominal area.
Mild to moderate pain or pressure in the head.
Burning sensation or discomfort in the upper abdomen or chest after eating.
Report persistent or severe abdominal pain to your doctor. An ultrasound may be required for diagnosis.
Inflammation of the pancreas, presenting as sudden, severe abdominal pain that may radiate to the back, often accompanied by nausea and vomiting. Seek urgent medical care.
Symptoms can include rash, itching, hives, swelling of the lips or face, or difficulty breathing. Discontinue Saxenda immediately and seek medical help if you notice signs of an allergic reaction. Anaphylaxis (severe breathing difficulty, rapid heartbeat) requires emergency treatment.
Report any serious side effects to our pharmacist and seek medical help immediately.
Exceptional service. We needed medicine for my parents. The pharmacy was able to arrange stock and deliver the medication on the same day. The team really went the extra mile.
Really good staff! Very helpful and prompt. I had a really bad experience at my previous pharmacy, really happy I moved over. Recommend to everyone especially because they’re open 7 days a week even on bank holidays!
I had an excellent experience at Star Pharmacy! The staff is incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and always willing to help. They go above and beyond to answer questions and ensure you get the right medication. The store is clean, well-organized, and fully stocked with everything you need. Highly recommend this pharmacy for their outstanding customer service!
Excellent pharmacy, quick and kind. Now that I’ve moved house, I still travel all the way here even though I could pick somewhere closer. Just couldn’t go anywhere else!
Always really helpful & so friendly. Even when not dispensing my medicine, the pharmacist has given me second opinion and checked me over. Have ordered me needles in that I had trouble getting elsewhere also. So refreshing to find a pharmacy who wants to help and is kind!
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How to use weight loss injections?
They’re usually taken once a week using a simple pre-filled pen. You inject it yourself, following the step-by-step guidance from our healthcare provider.
Is it safe to use weight loss injections?
Yes, when prescribed and monitored by our professionals at Star Pharmacy. Some people may experience temporary side effects like nausea, headaches, or mild digestive changes.
How long does 1 weight loss injection last?
Each pen contains four doses, so it will last for around one month when used weekly.
Who is eligible for weight loss injections?
Generally for adults with a BMI of 30+, or 27+ if you have weight-related conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure. Your eligibility will be confirmed in a consultation.
Are there any side effects of weight loss medicines?
Possible side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, and mild headaches. These effects are usually temporary and improve as your body adjusts to the medication.
How do I calculate my BMI?
Use the formula: weight (kg) ÷ height (m²), or check with any online BMI calculator for quick results.
What is the injection that helps you lose weight?
Prescription based weight loss injections called a GLP-1 injection help you reduce appetite and help control hunger, making it easier to lose weight and keep it off.
Saxenda is a once-weekly injectable prescription weight loss medication which mimics the hormone GLP-1 to regulate appetite. It helps reduce hunger, increase feelings of fullness, and lower overall calorie intake, leading to sustainable weight loss.
Saxenda is recommended for adults aged 18–74 with a BMI of 30 or above, or 27+ with a weight-related condition such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol.
Saxenda is injected once daily subcutaneously in the stomach, thigh, or upper arm. It’s taken at the same time each day, with the dose gradually increased over five weeks to the maintenance dose of 3.0 mg.
Yes, Saxenda is a prescription-only medicine in the UK. You will need a consultation with one of our qualified professionals to assess your suitability for it.
The most common side effects include nausea, diarrhoea, constipation, or vomiting. Headaches, tiredness, and indigestion may also occur in some users.
Clinical studies show that patients using Saxenda alongside a healthy diet and exercise can lose 5–10% of their body weight.
Saxenda is available on the NHS in limited cases, typically through specialist weight management services or hospital programmes. Mostly, individuals get it privately.
While using Saxenda, avoid overeating, alcohol and combining it with other weight loss medications. This helps in worsening the side effects associated with the weight loss injection.
If you stop Saxenda, your appetite may return to normal levels, which could lead to weight regain over time.
