GP-Led Weight Management in Portsmouth
Safe prescribing, structured monitoring, and a long-term plan — not medication-only supply.
GP-Led | Portsmouth-Based
We review all assessments within 2–3 working days. No payment until you are approved.
WHO THIS PROGRAMME IS DESIGNED FOR
Starting GLP-1 medication
Already on medication
Busy professionals
Maintenance & relapse prevention
If you are looking for the cheapest medication-only supply with no monitoring, an online pharmacy may be a better fit. We are a clinical programme, not a dispensing service.
HOW IT WORKS
1. Complete Your Assessment
2. Clinical Review
3. Consultation With Your Clinician
4. Prescribing Decision & Next Steps
5. Medication Supplied
Choose your level of support
Programme fees only — medication is paid separately to the pharmacy
| Plan | Monthly Fee | What’s included |
|---|---|---|
| Health | £99/month | Monthly clinical review. For patients starting at lower clinical risk, transferring from another provider, or continuing on a stable dose after titration. Continuation prescribing under our written clinical protocol, with clear rules for stepping back up if your treatment needs to change. |
| Care | £149/month | Structured clinical support while you are starting, restarting or adjusting treatment. Monthly clinical review, dose decisions, side-effect monitoring, and a long-term maintenance strategy. Secure messaging for questions between reviews. |
| Empowerment | £199/month | Everything in Care, plus a personalised nutrition plan built around your current diet and preferences, and a detailed review and discussion of your blood results. |
| VIP Priority Plan Limited to 10 places |
£349/month | Fortnightly clinical reviews during months 1–3, moving to monthly from month 4. Direct WhatsApp access to Dr Perminder during working hours. Prescriptions issued within 24 hours of a completed review. Annual repeat blood testing and review. Limited to 10 places to protect the level of access we promise. |
Medication costs are paid separately to the pharmacy. Programme fees cover clinical governance, monitoring and prescribing decisions.
Every patient speaks to a clinician before any prescription is issued, and has baseline blood tests before their first prescription — on every plan. Your plan is confirmed with you at your assessment.
GP-led prescribing
Portsmouth-based — Clarence Road, Southsea
Frequently Asked Questions
Is medication included in the programme fee?
No. Medication is supplied and paid separately to our partner pharmacy. Medica fees cover clinical assessment, governance, monitoring and prescribing decisions.
Do I get GP oversight?
Yes. Your assessment and check-ins are clinically reviewed. Prescribing decisions follow clear protocols with escalation to the GP where needed. This is GP-led care, not a pharmacist-only or automated service.
Can I join for medication only, with no monitoring?
No. We are not a medication-only service. Ongoing prescribing requires check-ins and monitoring. No check-in = no script.
How do dose changes work?
Dose changes are managed at your monthly clinical review as part of your plan. If you’re on Health and your treatment needs to change, our written clinical protocol sets out clear rules for stepping up to a plan with active dose management.
What if I miss doses?
Restart rules apply based on the time since your last injection. We will advise the safest restart approach at your next check-in.
What is the minimum engagement commitment?
Every plan includes a monthly clinical review as the minimum ongoing engagement to remain on your plan.
How quickly will I hear back after submitting my assessment?
We aim to review all assessments within 2–3 working days and will contact you directly with next steps.
Do you offer in-person appointments?
The weight management programme is delivered remotely, by secure video or telephone. We do not offer in-person appointments for weight management.
What do you monitor?
Weight, waist measurement, BMI, side effects, and structured check-ins.
What's the difference between Care and Empowerment?
Both include monthly clinical review, dose decisions, side-effect monitoring, and a long-term maintenance strategy. Empowerment adds a personalised nutrition plan built around your current diet and preferences, and a detailed review and discussion of your blood results.
What makes Medica different from online services?
Medica is GP-led, with every patient’s care overseen through structured clinical protocols. We enforce check-ins, monitor for side effects, and manage dose titration properly. You are not just getting a script — you are getting a programme.
What blood tests do I need and how do I get them done?
Every patient has baseline blood tests before their first prescription. As a minimum we check HbA1c, kidney function and liver function. Depending on your medical history we may also check cholesterol, full blood count and thyroid function. Results can come from your GP if they were taken in the last 12 months, or you can arrange them through an accredited testing service — including a simple finger-prick test you can do at home. Your clinician reviews and interprets your results before any prescribing decision is made.
Start your assessment
Takes 10–15 minutes. Clinical review within 2–3 working days. No payment until you are approved and have chosen your plan.
Not sure yet?
Book a free 15-minute call with us first. No commitment, no pressure — just a chance to ask questions and find out if our weight loss programme is right for you.
- Speak directly with a member of our clinical team
- Ask about eligibility, medication options, and how the programme works
- Takes 15 minutes — completely free