General health · €25 GP review
Weight loss injection repeat prescription online in Ireland
Follow-up only, for patients already started on a GLP-1 weight-loss injection by NOVAGP.IE. New starts need a €50 video consultation. Reviewed by an Irish-registered GP — no appointment needed. A prescription is issued only if clinically appropriate.
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If NOVAGP.IE started your weight-loss injection and you are staying on the same dose, an Irish-registered GP can review your progress online and send your repeat prescription to the pharmacy.
What it costs
€25 for a repeat at the same dose. A dose change or side-effect review is a €39 consultation, and new starts need a €50 video consultation. Refunded in full if the GP cannot prescribe.
How quickly
Reviewed the same working day for requests submitted before 5pm, Monday to Friday. Weekend requests are reviewed the next working day.
Who this is suitable for
- You had your first weight-loss consultation with NOVAGP.IE and were prescribed an injection
- You are staying on the same dose
- You are not having troublesome side effects
- You have not yet had an initial NOVAGP.IE weight-loss consultation (€50)
- You want to change dose or switch medicine (€39 consultation)
- Persistent vomiting, severe tummy pain or signs of pancreatitis — seek urgent care
- Liver or kidney problems, heart disease, stroke, an eating disorder, or thyroid cancer or MEN2 in the family
What your €25 covers
- Short clinical questionnaire you can finish on your phone
- Review by an Irish-registered, IMC-listed GP
- Prescription sent securely to the pharmacy you choose
- A written note in your patient record you can download any time
What we'll ask you
35 short questions, most of them yes or no. Your answers go straight to the reviewing GP.
- Have you already had a weight-loss initial video consultation with NOVAGP.IE and been prescribed a GLP-1 injection?
- What is your date of birth? (DD/MM/YYYY)
- Do you smoke?
- Do you have any medical conditions?
- Are you allergic to any medication or do you have any allergies?
- Are you taking any medication? This includes non-prescription, over-the-counter medicines as well as herbal remedies.
- Have you recently stopped taking any medication?
- Is there a history of any illness that runs within your family?
- Do you have any liver or kidney problems?
- Have you had any heart problems, such as angina (chest pain) or a heart attack?
- Have you ever had a stroke or 'mini stroke' (TIA)?
- Have you ever had any major surgery?
- Which weight-loss injection are you currently on?
- Exact current dose and how often (e.g. semaglutide 0.5 mg once weekly)
- How many weeks have you been on this dose?
- Any side effects on this medicine? Describe them, or type 'none'
- Have you had any severe side effects — persistent vomiting, severe abdominal pain, pancreatitis, gallbladder pain, dehydration or fainting?
- Do you want to change to a different weight-loss medicine?
- Current weight in kg
- Date you took that current weight (DD/MM/YYYY)
- Height in cm
- Current BMI (optional — calculated automatically from your height and weight)
- Weight in kg when you started treatment (initial weight)
- Date you started treatment (DD/MM/YYYY)
- Weight in kg recorded at your last review or consultation
- Date of that last review or consultation (DD/MM/YYYY)
- Target weight in kg
- Future dose you are requesting for the next period (e.g. 1.0 mg once weekly)
- Which weight-loss injection would you like for the next period? (Mounjaro is a dual GLP-1/GIP; Wegovy and Saxenda are GLP-1 only)
- Do you want to discuss switching between Wegovy, Mounjaro or Saxenda with a doctor?
- Do you have a current or past eating disorder, or thyroid cancer / MEN2 in the family?
- Are you pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive?
- Do you have any of: high fever, severe pain, breathlessness, confusion, or symptoms getting rapidly worse?
- List any drug allergies (or type 'none')
- Medicines you currently take (or type 'none')
When we'll say no
These answers stop the request and route you to a consultation instead.
- New starts must have the €50 initial video consultation before a follow-up prescription.
- Liver or kidney problems need a GP review before any further GLP-1 supply.
- A cardiac history needs a GP consultation before further supply.
- A stroke or TIA history needs a GP consultation before further supply.
- Severe side effects cannot be managed by questionnaire — please book a €39 GP consultation.
- A change of medicine requires a €39 GP consultation.
- Discussing or switching between medicines needs a €39 GP consultation.
- This needs a consultation before any further supply.
- Prescribing in pregnancy or while breastfeeding needs a consultation.
- These symptoms need to be assessed by a doctor directly.
When to get seen in person or urgently
- Get urgent care for severe tummy pain that spreads to your back, with or without vomiting — this can be pancreatitis.
- Get seen the same day for pain in the upper right tummy with fever or yellow skin, or if you cannot keep fluids down.
- Tell us if you become pregnant or are planning pregnancy — weight-loss injections should be stopped.
Common questions
- Can I start a weight-loss injection with a Smart prescription?
- No. New starts need a €50 video consultation so the GP can assess you properly. Smart prescriptions are for repeats only.
- What if I want to change my dose?
- Dose changes and side effects are reviewed in a €39 consultation with an Irish-registered GP.
- How much does an online weight-loss follow-up prescription cost in Ireland?
- €25 for the GP review and prescription. Your pharmacy charges separately for the medicine. If the GP decides it is not safe to prescribe, the €25 is refunded in full.
- What happens if the GP cannot prescribe from my answers?
- You get a full refund of the €25, and the GP explains why. If a conversation would help, you can book a €39 video or phone consultation with an Irish-registered GP, usually the same day.
- What side effects should I report?
- Nausea and constipation are common at first. Report persistent vomiting, severe tummy pain, signs of dehydration or low mood, so the GP can review your dose.
Related guides and treatments
Sources
- Obesity — Clinical Knowledge SummaryNICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) — NICE CKS
- Obesity management guidanceHSE (Health Service Executive) — HSE health A–Z
Start your weight loss treatment follow-up request
€25, reviewed by an Irish-registered GP. If it isn't clinically appropriate, the GP declines and you are refunded in full.