Your First Weight-Loss Consultation in Mitcham

Weight loss help close to home

Mitcham residents often prefer trusted local care. Manor Chemist has provided health advice for years. Patients from Thornton Heath Streatham Morden Wallington Croydon and Sutton can reach the branch in minutes. The service removes long travel or online signup worries.

What happens when you arrive

A qualified pharmacist greets you in a private room. You complete a short questionnaire covering medical history previous weight plans and current medicines. The aim is to build a clear baseline without judgement.

How your weight is measured

The team checks weight height and waist. Body mass index is calculated using the NHS formula weight in kilograms divided by height in metres squared. Waist size helps judge fat carried around the abdomen which links to heart risk.

Discussing lifestyle

The pharmacist asks about meal patterns shift work sleep and physical activity. You describe barriers like childcare cost or joint pain. This detail shapes practical strategies that fit daily life in Mitcham or neighbouring Croydon.

Setting a realistic target

Evidence shows that five percent weight loss can lower blood pressure and improve sugar control. The consultation ends with an agreed first goal and a review date usually eight weeks ahead.

Wegovy explained

Semaglutide branded Wegovy acts like a hormone telling the brain you are full. NICE now allows its use for adults with obesity and related illness. The weekly injection pairs with balanced meals and regular activity.

Mounjaro explained

Tirzepatide known as Mounjaro activates two gut hormone receptors. NICE guidance issued December twenty twenty four supports its use for adults with obesity where lifestyle support alone has not worked. The once weekly pen delivers adjustable doses.

Safety checks

Not everyone can use these medicines. The pharmacist reviews thyroid history pancreatitis risk pregnancy plans and current drugs. If needed you may be referred to your GP or an NHS specialist clinic.

Ongoing monitoring

Follow up visits at Manor Chemist track weight waist and side effects. Appointments are flexible including early mornings for commuters crossing Mitcham Junction. Digital reminders reinforce injection days.

Understanding body composition

Weight alone does not tell the whole story. Manor Chemist soon plans to introduce an impedance scale that estimates muscle fat and fluid. These numbers help keep motivation high when fat falls yet muscle mass rises.

Remote advice between visits

Many commuters prefer digital feedback. Patients can message the pharmacist through a secure NHS mailbox to ask about side effects or dose changes. Replies arrive within one working day ensuring questions do not wait until the next weighing.

Easy transport links

Manor Chemist sits close to Mitcham Eastfields railway station and several bus routes along London Road. Free parking for fifteen minutes means quick prescription collection or injection training without costly meters.

What if medicine is not suitable

Some patients prefer food plans only. Others may need GP managed care. The pharmacist can share NHS leaflets on calorie balance activity guidelines and support groups.

Local support network

Green spaces such as Mitcham Common and trails along the Wandle provide free exercise venues. Leisure centres in Sutton Wallington and Croydon run affordable classes. The blog signposts these options to match preferences.

Frequently asked questions

Can I drive after the injection

Yes there is no sedation effect.

Will the needle hurt

Most people feel only a quick pinch.

Is the service confidential

Records stay within the pharmacy clinical system.

Cost and NHS access

NHS England is piloting wider pharmacy supply of Wegovy and related jabs. Private supply remains possible when criteria are not met. Charges are explained before treatment begins.

Booking your visit

Speak with the counter team call during opening hours or use the Manor Chemist website to book. Same week slots are often available.

Why choose Manor Chemist

The pharmacy is accredited for weight management and has vaccination level fridges for medicine storage. Staff receive annual obesity management training. Patients value punctual appointments and clear written plans.

Tips before your consultation

Wear light clothing to aid accurate weighing. Bring a list of medicines and recent blood results if available. Consider writing questions in advance.

Community stories

A Sutton teacher lost twelve kilograms in six months using Wegovy and daily walks. A Croydon taxi driver cut his risk of type two diabetes after Mounjaro and portion control. These cases show how medical aid plus consistent habits work together.

Next step

Your weight can move in a healthier direction with structured support today.