Weight loss

Public health,

Superdrug starts delivering Mounjaro weight loss drug to patients’ homes

The treatment was only available at a health clinic or pharmacy because it needs to be stored between two and eight degrees Celsius.

08 Mar 2024 , 1 Min Article

Public health,

Superdrug launches Wegovy weight loss service in health clinics

Patients will talk to a nurse about their weight loss goals, medical history, blood pressure and body mass index.

08 Feb 2024 , 1 Min Article

Nutrition & weight management,

Weight loss drugs: should we believe the hype?

Does the repurposing of incretin-based therapies as anti-obesity agents warrant all the hype? And can the NHS deliver such medications equitably, safely and sustainably, given the recent problems with shortages as demand soars?

04 Oct 2023 , 1 Min Article

Pregnancy & baby care,

Nutrition in pregnancy

This pharmacy scenario aims to improve your understanding of nutrition during pregnancy.

21 Feb 2022 , 5 Min Module

Child & teen health,

Teenage diet concerns

Are teenagers' diets sufficiently balanced to ensure they grow into healthy adults? Evidence suggests they're not

10 Dec 2020 , 4 Min Article

Counter Excellence: Obesity & Weight Management

This counter excellence course covers BMI, reasons why people become overweight, how to maintain a healthy weight and weight loss strategies to help your customers.

14 Aug 2017 , 900 Min Module