Prescriber-led weight loss treatment on Chapel Lane, five minutes from Farnborough town centre. Mounjaro, Wegovy injections and the new Wegovy tablets, all supplied after a face-to-face assessment.
Weight is rarely just about willpower. Medication helps with appetite, but the plan around it decides whether the weight stays off.
That is why every patient at Chapel Pharmacy gets a plan built around their health history, not a pack posted through the door.
Your assessment and prescription come from a GPhC-registered independent prescriber working in our consulting room, not from an online form.
We check your BMI, blood pressure, current medicines and medical history before anything is prescribed. If a treatment is not safe for you, we will say so.
You also see the same team at every review. That continuity matters when doses change or side effects appear.
We start by agreeing a realistic target with you, usually 5% to 10% of your starting weight in the first six months.
From there we pick the medicine, the starting dose and the speed of titration that suits your history and how well you tolerate it.
Patients with a sensitive stomach often stay longer on a lower dose. Others move up every four weeks. Both are fine.
Every dose increase is a review. We weigh you, check your blood pressure and talk through side effects before the next pen or pack is supplied.
Between appointments you can call or walk in. Most questions about injection timing, nausea or missed doses take two minutes to sort out.
We also plan the exit. Stopping suddenly is the main reason people regain weight, so we discuss maintenance well before you finish.
Schedule via Simplybook or phone. Dedicated appointments mean no queueing. Please bring your current medication list and recent blood work.
The initial 15-minute consultation is free. We measure your height, weight, and blood pressure to calculate your BMI, discuss your medical history and current medications, and explain treatment expectations.
We dispense your medication on-site with proper cold-chain care, demonstrate pen or tablet usage, and schedule your follow-up before you leave.
Both injectable options are given once a week using a pre-filled pen. You inject into the stomach, thigh or upper arm, on the same day each week.
The needle is short and fine. Most patients say it is easier than they expected after the first one.
Mounjaro contains tirzepatide. It acts on two gut hormone receptors, GIP and GLP-1, which is why it is described as a dual agonist.
Those hormones slow how quickly your stomach empties and signal fullness to the brain. Portions get smaller and the constant snacking urge tends to settle.
Treatment starts at 2.5mg once weekly for four weeks. That first dose is about tolerance, not weight loss, and doses rise in steps of 2.5mg as long as you are coping well.
In clinical trials, patients on the highest dose lost around a fifth of their starting body weight over 72 weeks. Real results depend on diet, activity and how long you stay on treatment.
Wegovy contains semaglutide and works on the GLP-1 receptor only. It has been licensed in the UK for weight management since 2021, so there is a long track record behind it.
It reduces appetite and slows stomach emptying, so you feel full on less food. Many patients notice food noise quietens within the first few weeks.
You start at 0.25mg weekly and move up roughly every four weeks to a maintenance dose of 2.4mg. Average weight loss in trials was around 15% over 68 weeks.
Wegovy tablets are oral semaglutide, licensed by the MHRA in June 2026 as the first GLP-1 weight loss tablet available in the UK. They are not available on the NHS and are expected to be available privately in the UK in late 2026 or 2027.
The active ingredient is the same as the injection. The difference is the delivery, with an absorption enhancer that lets semaglutide pass through the stomach lining.
You take one tablet daily on an empty stomach, first thing in the morning, with a small sip of water (up to 120 ml). Wait at least 30 minutes before food, drink or any other medication.
Timing is the part people get wrong. Take it with breakfast or with your other tablets and absorption drops sharply, so the medicine will not work properly.
Doses run 1.5mg, 4mg, 9mg and 25mg, with a minimum of four weeks at each step before increasing.
Mounjaro produces more weight loss on average. That does not automatically make it the right choice for you.
Tolerance, cost over 12 months and whether you can commit to a daily tablet routine all feed into the decision.
The honest answer is that it depends on your starting BMI, your health conditions and your budget over the next year.
Patients with a BMI above 35, or with type 2 diabetes in the picture, your prescriber may lean towards tirzepatide. Patients who have previously reacted badly to GLP-1 medicines usually start low and slow on semaglutide.
Form matters as much as the molecule. Injections are once a week, absorption is predictable, and there are no food or timing rules to follow.
Tablets suit anyone who dislikes needles or travels with hand luggage only, since there is no fridge storage to think about.
The trade-off is discipline. A daily tablet on an empty stomach with a 30-minute gap before breakfast is a harder habit than one injection on a Sunday morning.
Cost feeds into it too. A year on the top dose of Mounjaro costs considerably more than a year on Wegovy tablets, so we work out the likely 12-month spend before you commit.
Switching between the two is possible under prescriber supervision. Several of our patients move from injection to tablets once they reach a maintenance dose.
You may be suitable for treatment at our Farnborough clinic if you are aged between 18 and 84 for tirzepatide (or 18 to 74 for semaglutide) and:
Lower BMI thresholds (reduced by 2.5 points) apply for South Asian, Chinese, Asian, Middle Eastern, Black African, or African-Caribbean backgrounds under NHS commissioning criteria due to earlier health risks. However, for private patients, suitability is assessed individually during consultation.
Treatment is not suitable if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, planning to conceive, or have a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or MEN2.
Other contraindications include eating disorders, pancreatitis, type 1 diabetes, severe liver or kidney issues, and secondary obesity. Our prescribers carefully assess all medical conditions before approval.
If private treatment is unsuitable, we will guide you toward appropriate NHS or specialist alternatives.
Nausea, constipation, diarrhoea, and burping are common initially.
Tiredness may occur as your body adjusts to lower calorie intake.
Side effects typically appear early on or following dose increases.
Smaller meals, less fat, and slower eating significantly reduce discomfort.
Practical management strategies are reviewed at every appointment.
Includes a patient information leaflet and direct telephone access to our pharmacy team.
Severe, persistent stomach pain spreading to the back requires immediate urgent care.
Report yellowing skin/eyes, pale stools, or right-rib pain immediately.
Hypoglycaemic risk rises with insulin or sulfonylureas; GP coordination is required.
Tirzepatide reduces pill efficacy; barrier methods are advised for 4 weeks after dose changes.
Inform anaesthetists prior to elective procedures due to delayed stomach emptying.
Discontinue Mounjaro 1 month or Wegovy 2 months before trying to conceive.
We have looked after Farnborough families since the 1990s, and we are still here when you need a review or a difficult conversation.
Two GPhC-registered independent prescribers assess and prescribe in person, so clinical decisions are made by someone who has actually seen you.
You pay nothing to find out whether treatment is appropriate. If it is not, we will tell you and explain the alternatives.
Weigh-ins, blood pressure checks and honest conversations happen behind a closed door, never at the front counter.
We dispense your pen or tablets the same day, stored and handled correctly, with no waiting for a courier delivery.
Free parking outside and a bus stop directly in front of the pharmacy, with step-free access into the building.
If you’re interested in any of the services we offer, you’re welcome to reach out. We’d love to see you at Chapel Pharmacy.
Come and see why families in Farnborough have trusted Chapel Pharmacy with their health for over 30 years. We're here for you.
Yes, limited parking is available. The Fox Inn pub also has ample parking space across the road.
A bus stop is located near the front of the pharmacy.
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No. Our clinic is a private service. NHS access to weight loss medication runs through your GP or a specialist weight management service.
No. Anyone aged 18 or over can book. With your consent we will notify your GP so your records stay accurate.
Take it as soon as you remember if fewer than four days have passed. Otherwise skip that dose and continue on your normal day.
Usually one to three kilograms. Starting doses are set to build tolerance, so the noticeable change tends to begin from month two.
Some regain is common without a maintenance plan. We plan the exit with you and work on eating and activity habits before treatment ends.
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