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Any recommendations for an easier pharmacy to start weight loss injections?

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DreadedInn · 18/09/2026 12:57

I am not trying to beat the system. I am definitely overweight (well actually obese) I have been trying to provide my photographic/video info on Medicine Marketplace for an hour and am ready to give up as I am in some kind of never ending loop.
They are also suggesting a video consultation for which their first available appointment is mid December.
Can anyone recommend a pharmacy that is ‘easier’ to start with, thank you.

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MrsScotland · 18/09/2026 12:59

Med Express - not the cheapest but very good service. My friend referred me and we both got a discount - I can send you a code if you'd like, just send me a message.

I had to upload a photo of myself and they looked at it and approved very quickly, think it was within a few hours.

NDornotND · 18/09/2026 13:03

DreadedInn · 18/09/2026 12:57

I am not trying to beat the system. I am definitely overweight (well actually obese) I have been trying to provide my photographic/video info on Medicine Marketplace for an hour and am ready to give up as I am in some kind of never ending loop.
They are also suggesting a video consultation for which their first available appointment is mid December.
Can anyone recommend a pharmacy that is ‘easier’ to start with, thank you.

I just received my first pen from Medicine Marketplace. Taking the photos was a bit of a pain, but I'd guess most suppliers do something similar. I know what you mean about the consultation - i just ignored that in the end as i realised it's optional.

SilenceInside · 18/09/2026 13:03

Swift Doctor were straightforward for me.

I am surprised at your experience with MMP as I ordered with them a couple of weeks ago for the first time and just had to do the video upload which went without a hitch. There was no requirement to do a video consult. My order was approved within a day.

hafig · 18/09/2026 13:06

Voy are good, not at all intrusive.

5289843DM · 18/09/2026 13:07

I started with Swift doctor. I had to record a video of my full body in close, fitting clothing, then me standing on scales showing the reading. I used a full length mirror and just videoed myself in the mirror. I used code MONJ to get 10% off my first order.

I later moved to lotus. They required just a full length photo of myself.

Neither needed a phone consultation- but other than being obese (BMI 39 when started) I have no other health issues and no regular medications which might require a chat about.

DreadedInn · 18/09/2026 13:09

Thanks all, order now showing as information received so we shall see. I just never seemed to get to the end of the process but it seems I may have done without them showing it.

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MrsScotland · 18/09/2026 13:17

Let us know how good the service is etc. I have just reordered my second pen with med express as I needed it quickly before a holiday, but your company had great prices!

LoopyGremlin · 18/09/2026 13:28

I’m with Bolt and it was pretty straightforward.

MeridaBrave · 18/09/2026 17:35

Swift doctor - it’s actually a nice person to speak to

MoneyJo · 18/09/2026 19:34

If you want to save money I recommend the monj.co.uk website as you can see which give the best discounts to first time users. I move around pharmacies using that to get the best deal.

Notellinganyone · 18/09/2026 19:43

Bolt is great and v responsive. I’ve been with them for 6 months.

MoneyJo · 18/09/2026 19:48

Notellinganyone · 18/09/2026 19:43

Bolt is great and v responsive. I’ve been with them for 6 months.

They're quite expensive though.

Fiddlesticks1 · 19/09/2026 13:01

MrsScotland · 18/09/2026 12:59

Med Express - not the cheapest but very good service. My friend referred me and we both got a discount - I can send you a code if you'd like, just send me a message.

I had to upload a photo of myself and they looked at it and approved very quickly, think it was within a few hours.

Signed up to them yesterday late afternoon. Pen arrived this morning around 9am. Amazing service.

NaomiWeatherford · 24/09/2026 21:01

I’d probably look at a few regulated providers and compare their assessment process, clinical support and appointment availability rather than simply looking for the easiest one. If Medicine Marketplace is asking for a video consultation, that may just be part of their current assessment process

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