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GP-led weight management · adults 18+

Weight-loss injections in Ireland, led by an Irish-registered GP

Start a GP-led weight-loss programme in Ireland. An Irish-registered GP reviews your health and, where it is clinically suitable, can prescribe a weight-loss injection such as Mounjaro, Wegovy or Saxenda. A new programme starts with a €50 video assessment; continuing on the same dose is €25, and a dose change is €39. Treatment depends on eligibility, and a prescription is never guaranteed.

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Weight management

Your weight management journey
  1. STEP 1

    Health questionnaire

    Your BMI, medical history and current medicines.

  2. STEP 2

    GP video assessment

    We check eligibility and whether treatment is safe for you.

  3. STEP 3

    Ongoing reviews

    If eligible, a tailored plan with regular follow-up reviews.

Eligibility criteria apply; treatment is not suitable for everyone.

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Struggling to lose weight?

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Losing weight safely doesn't have to mean long clinic visits or waiting weeks for prescriptions.

Weight-loss injections belong to a class of medications known as GLP-1 receptor agonists. They work by slowing stomach emptying and regulating appetite hormones, helping you feel full sooner and stay satisfied for longer.

These treatments are designed to support clinically significant weight loss when used in conjunction with a healthy diet and regular exercise. For best results, our doctors create a personalised plan that includes nutrition, activity, and ongoing medical supervision.

This is a medical weight management service designed for adults who are clinically overweight or obese. It is not suitable for cosmetic or minor weight loss.

To qualify for treatment, you must meet one of these

  • BMI ≥27 with weight-related medical conditions — such as high blood pressure, obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) or high cholesterol.
  • BMI ≥30, classed as clinically obese.

What are weight-loss injections, and how do they work?

Weight-loss injections are prescription medicines that help some adults manage their weight alongside healthier eating and more activity. Most belong to a group called GLP-1 medicines. They copy a hormone your gut releases after you eat. That hormone tells your brain you are full, slows how quickly your stomach empties, and helps steady your blood sugar. In practice, you feel hungry less often and feel full sooner, so many people find it easier to eat less.

These medicines are not a quick fix, and they are not for cosmetic weight loss. They work best as part of a plan that includes food changes, movement and regular GP review. A weight-loss injection is prescribed only when an Irish-registered GP agrees it is clinically suitable for you.

Which weight-loss injections are available in Ireland?

Three weight-loss injections are licensed in Ireland for weight management:

  • Mounjaro (tirzepatide): a once-weekly injection that acts on two gut hormones, GLP-1 and GIP.
  • Wegovy (semaglutide): a once-weekly injection that acts on GLP-1.
  • Saxenda (liraglutide): a once-daily injection that acts on GLP-1.

You may also see Ozempic mentioned online. Ozempic contains semaglutide, the same ingredient as Wegovy, but in Ireland Ozempic is licensed to treat type 2 diabetes, not weight loss. For weight management, a GP prescribes a product that is licensed for that purpose. Which medicine suits you, if any, is a clinical decision your GP makes with you.

Mounjaro, Wegovy or Saxenda: a simple comparison

There is no single best weight-loss injection. The right choice depends on your health, your weight history, the other medicines you take, and how your body responds.

FeatureMounjaro (tirzepatide)Wegovy (semaglutide)Saxenda (liraglutide)
How it is takenOne injection a weekOne injection a weekOne injection a day
How it worksActs on two hormones (GLP-1 and GIP)Acts on one hormone (GLP-1)Acts on one hormone (GLP-1)
Licensed in Ireland forWeight management and type 2 diabetesWeight managementWeight management
DoseBuilt up slowly over weeksBuilt up slowly over weeksBuilt up slowly over weeks
Is it right for you?Your GP decides with youYour GP decides with youYour GP decides with you

Your GP will explain which options are suitable for you and why.

€50 initial consultation

A calm overview

GP-led weight management in Ireland

Medical weight management begins with a careful GP assessment, followed by an individual plan and ongoing clinical review. Results vary, and treatment is prescribed only when clinically appropriate.

Check your BMI

Find out if your weight is in a healthy range

Your BMI compares your weight with your height. It is the first thing our doctors look at when deciding whether medical weight management is appropriate for you.

BMI calculator

Enter your height and weight to calculate your BMI.

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BMI is a guide only — your doctor assesses the full clinical picture.

Follow-up eligibility check

Can you use a €25 smart script follow-up?

Follow-up requests are only unlocked when you meet every criterion below. Answer honestly — your GP re-checks all of it before prescribing.

  • Are you 18 or over?

  • Have you already had your €50 initial weight-loss video consultation with NOVAGP.IE and been prescribed a GLP-1 injection?

  • Are you pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive?

  • 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?

  • Do you have a current or past eating disorder, or a family history of medullary thyroid cancer or MEN2?

  • Do you have a weight-related condition such as high blood pressure, obstructive sleep apnoea or high cholesterol?

Enter your height and weight and answer all 7 questions to unlock the follow-up smart script.

How weight loss injections work

They help to regulate your appetite and blood sugar levels so you feel fuller for longer and eat less.

Illustration of GLP-1 hormone signalling between the stomach and the brain

Reduce appetite

By slowing stomach emptying and signalling satiety to the brain, they make it easier to eat smaller portions and stay satisfied.

Regulate blood sugar levels

They stabilise glucose levels and reduce energy dips, which helps prevent cravings and overeating.

Sustainable weight loss

In clinical trials, patients lost up to 15–22% of body weight when used alongside healthy eating and regular activity.

Weekly injection

Once-weekly appetite-regulating injection

A once-weekly receptor agonist designed to support medically supervised weight loss. It mimics a natural hormone that helps regulate appetite and food intake, slowing digestion and prolonging the feeling of fullness.

In clinical studies, patients lost an average of 15% of their body weight over time when combined with a balanced diet and regular physical activity. Suitable for adults with BMI ≥30, or BMI ≥27 with weight-related health concerns such as high blood pressure or cholesterol.

Dual-acting

Dual-acting incretin therapy

The first dual GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonist, making it one of the most advanced and effective weight loss treatments available. By targeting two key hormones that regulate appetite and metabolism, this treatment helps reduce hunger, increase fullness, and improve blood sugar control.

Clinical trials have shown that patients using dual GLP-1s achieved up to a 22.5% reduction in body weight, making it the most potent injectable weight-loss medication to date. It is taken once weekly via injection.

Your doctor will decide which class suits your history, tolerance and goals.

Your options explained

Wegovy, Mounjaro or Saxenda — the plain-English version

You can tell us which one you would prefer when you book, or choose "I need to discuss the options" and your GP will guide you.

Weekly injection

Wegovy (semaglutide)

How often do I inject?
One injection once a week, on the same day each week.
When will I see results?
Appetite usually settles in the first few weeks. The dose is stepped up roughly every 4 weeks, and most people see meaningful weight change from around month 3, with average loss of about 15% of body weight over a full course.
What side effects should I expect?
Most common: nausea, constipation or diarrhoea, burping and tiredness, usually strongest just after a dose increase. Rarely: gallbladder problems or pancreatitis — stop and contact us if you get severe tummy pain.
Weekly injection · Dual Action

Mounjaro (tirzepatide)

How often do I inject?
One injection once a week, on the same day each week.
When will I see results?
Steady dose steps about every 4 weeks. Trials report up to a 22.5% reduction in body weight over a full course, making it the most potent injectable option currently available.
What side effects should I expect?
Most common: nausea, reduced appetite, diarrhoea or constipation, indigestion. Rarely: gallbladder problems or pancreatitis. Severe or persistent vomiting always needs a GP review.
Daily injection

Saxenda (liraglutide)

How often do I inject?
One injection every day, at roughly the same time daily — not weekly.
When will I see results?
The dose is increased weekly over the first month. Appetite change is often noticed early, with average loss of around 5–10% of body weight by month 6 when combined with diet and activity.
What side effects should I expect?
Most common: nausea, vomiting, constipation or diarrhoea, headache and injection-site reactions. Rarely: gallstones or pancreatitis.

Cost and what we do not prescribe

  • These weight-loss medicines are not reimbursable by the HSE — they are not covered by the Medical Card, GMS or the Drugs Payment Scheme for weight management, so you pay the full pharmacy price yourself.
  • We do not prescribe Ozempic for weight loss. It is licensed for type 2 diabetes, and we keep supply for the patients who need it.

Your weight-loss pathway

Clear pricing at every step, with clinical safety rules built into the process.

Step 1

€50

Initial consultation — video only

A full video assessment with an Irish-registered GP: history, measurements, eligibility, risks, and your personalised nutrition and activity plan. This appointment cannot be done by phone.

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Step 2

€25

Follow-up — smart script

A strict questionnaire: current medicine and dose, any adverse side effects, current weight in kg, BMI, target weight and the dose you need next. GP-reviewed, usually the same day.

Check follow-up eligibility
Step 3

€39

Escalation — GP consultation

If you report a severe side effect, or you want to change medicine, the questionnaire stops and directs you here for a live consultation with a GP.

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Ongoing support. Our doctors are available 7 days a week if you need follow-up help or advice between reviews.

How NovaGP's weight-loss service works, and what it costs

NovaGP runs the whole programme online, with an Irish-registered GP at every step.

  1. Start your assessment. Complete a secure health questionnaire and book a video consultation.
  2. Speak to a GP. The GP reviews your history, your BMI and your goals, and explains whether a weight-loss injection is suitable for you.
  3. Get your prescription, if suitable. Where it is clinically appropriate, the GP sends a prescription to your chosen pharmacy through Healthmail, the secure national service used by Irish GPs and pharmacies.
  4. Ongoing reviews. Your GP checks your progress, watches for side effects, and adjusts your dose over time.

What it costs

  • New programme: a full video assessment for €50.
  • Continuing on the same dose: a €25 smart script review where suitable.
  • Dose change or side effects: a €39 GP consultation.

The fee covers the GP's assessment and care, not the medicine. You pay for the medicine itself at your pharmacy, and its price depends on the product and dose. A prescription is never guaranteed, and if the GP cannot safely prescribe, they will tell you why.

Ongoing care, follow-up and dose changes

A weight-loss injection is a treatment, not a one-off purchase. Your NovaGP GP reviews you regularly to check the medicine is working, that any side effects are manageable, and that your dose is right. The dose is usually increased in steps over several weeks, because starting low and building up slowly is safer and easier to tolerate.

Most people notice reduced appetite within the first few weeks, but steady weight change takes longer and varies from person to person. Your GP will set realistic goals with you and review your progress. If the medicine is not helping, or is not suitable to continue, your GP will talk through other options.

Weight-loss injections, the HSE and the medical card

Many people ask whether weight-loss injections are free on the HSE or covered by a medical card. As things stand, the newer GLP-1 weight-loss injections are generally not reimbursed by the HSE for weight loss, so most people pay privately for both the GP care and the medicine. Cover can change, and wider access has been under review, so it is worth checking the current position with the HSE or your pharmacy. NovaGP will always tell you clearly what you pay before you go ahead.

More ways NovaGP can help

A weight-loss programme is one of several ways to get care from an Irish-registered GP. Explore the rest:

You can also see an Irish-registered GP online in your area, including Drogheda, Dundalk, Navan and Swords.

Frequently asked questions

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