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Carrying extra weight can affect more than your confidence or how your clothes fit. It’s one of the biggest drivers of preventable illness in the UK, and obesity is linked to a higher risk of conditions such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and some cancers. Right now, roughly a third of adults in England are living with obesity, and about two in three adults are living with overweight or obesity. It’s a health risk that many people carry quietly, without really thinking about it day to day.
Losing weight is rarely about simply eating less or relying on willpower alone. It’s usually a longer process built around changing the habits behind how you eat, how you move, and how you think about food. That’s where we come in. Our team at S&S Chemists will sit down with you, discuss your current lifestyle, talk through what’s realistic for you, and help you set goals you can actually stick to.
We offer a range of weight loss support at S&S Chemists, including Saxenda, a prescription medicine that may be suitable for some adults as part of a medically supervised weight management plan.
How does Saxenda work?
Saxenda is a daily injection you give yourself using a pre-filled pen, containing 18mg of liraglutide in every 3ml of solution. It works on your appetite, helping you feel fuller for longer so you’re not fighting hunger throughout the day. Paired with a lower-calorie diet and some regular movement, it can help many adults lose weight and keep it off.
Who can use Saxenda?
Saxenda is licensed for adults with a BMI of 30 or above, or a BMI of 27 to 30 if you’re also living with a weight-related condition such as type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure or obstructive sleep apnoea. It’s meant to be used alongside a reduced-calorie diet and regular exercise, not as a stand-alone fix.
The pen is designed to be simple to use once you’ve been shown how. You’ll inject into your abdomen, thigh or the top of your arm, rotating the injection site each day to help reduce skin irritation.
Saxenda isn’t suitable for anyone under 18, and it shouldn’t be used if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding.
How long before Saxenda starts to work?
Most people using Saxenda see a weight loss of at least 5% of their starting weight after twelve weeks on the 3mg dose, provided they’re also eating fewer calories and staying active. If that hasn’t happened by then, we’d usually recommend stopping treatment, as it’s unlikely to work for you beyond this point.
Alongside Saxenda, we also stock a range of weight loss supplements, meal replacement bars, snacks and shakes to fit around your day-to-day life.
Ready to get started? Contact us today and let’s talk about the right weight loss support for you. If you’re based in Hillside, Harrow Road or nearby areas, including Ealing, Acton, Notting Hill, Harlesden, Harrow, Wembley, Neasden and Cricklewood, our team is here to help you take the next step.