Saxenda weight loss injections
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Saxenda injection

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Saxenda is a daily injection that helps you lose weight by making you feel fuller from less food. This makes losing weight easier when combined with a healthy diet and exercise plan.

 

Saxenda weight loss injections

Saxenda is a prescription weight loss injection that can help you lose weight alongside a healthy diet. It’s an injection you take every day that works to reduce your appetite. You should start to feel less hungry in a few days and start losing weight within a few weeks.

With our Saxenda weight loss service you’ll get:

  • Free needles and sharps bin (if prescribed Saxenda)
  • Free weight loss support pack
  • Free weight loss tracker and food diary
  • Free collection from any of our nationwide pharmacies*
  • Free doctor messaging for advice and support
  • Fast and easy repeat prescriptions
  • Health and Beautycard points

Please contact the pharmacy prior to collection if you have not received confirmation that your order is ready to collect.

What is Saxenda?

Saxenda is the brand name for the prescription medication liraglutide. It is used to help people who are overweight or obese lose weight when diet and exercise alone haven’t worked. Saxenda is only prescribed for people with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or above or 27 or above for people with weight-related health problems like sleep apnea or high blood pressure. Saxenda should be used alongside a calorie-controlled diet and exercise.

How does Saxenda work?

Saxenda works by making you feel less hungry. It mimics a hormone called glucagon-like-peptide (GLP-1), which tells your brain you’re full. This makes it easier to stick to a calorie-controlled diet, which can help you lose weight.

How long does Saxenda stay in your system?

 

Saxenda hangs around longer than your natural GLP-1 (the hormone that Saxenda mimics), which doesn’t last very long in the body. This is why we often feel hungry again soon after eating.

How long does Saxenda take to work?

Saxenda starts working straight away and can help to reduce your appetite within a few days. You should start to see weight loss results within the first few months of treatment. After about 17 weeks of using Saxenda, you can expect to have lost at least 5% of your starting weight. If you have not, your doctor may want to look at other treatment options.

How effective is Saxenda?

 

Saxenda is a highly effective treatment for helping you lose weight. A 2015 study monitored weight loss in 3,731 people with a BMI of at least 30 (or 27 with weight-related health problems). The participants were monitored for fifty-six weeks while being treated with daily injections of Saxenda combined with counselling on diet and exercise:

  • three out of five participants achieved weight loss of 5% or more (an average weight loss of 12lbs)
  • one in three participants achieved weight loss of 10% or more (an average weight loss of 23lbs)
  • around 6% of participants achieved weight loss of 20% or more (an average weight loss of 47lbs)

Is Saxenda safe?

 

Saxenda is a generally safe medication, but it may not be suitable for everyone. Like all medications, Saxenda can cause side effects (listed below). Your doctor will decide if Saxenda is right for you.

How much weight can you lose on Saxenda?

 

You can expect to lose at least 5% of your starting weight after about 17 weeks of treatment with Saxenda. How much weight you lose on Saxenda varies from person to person and depends on other factors like following a calorie-controlled diet and exercising regularly.

How to use Saxenda

Saxenda comes in the form of a pen injector and is injected just under the skin. Your healthcare provider will show you how to inject your medication correctly.

How do I inject Saxenda?

  • Check you have the right medication, especially if you use any similar injectable pens.
  • Your medication should be clear and colourless. If there is a change in colour or it’s cloudy, do not use your medication and talk to your healthcare provider.
  • Attach a new needle to the pen by tearing off the paper seal, pushing it onto the pen, and turning until it is on tight. Always use a new needle for each injection.
  • Turn the dose selector until you have the correct dose.
  • Remove both caps. Insert the needle into the skin at a straight (90 degree) angle
  • Press the dose button and hold for 6 seconds.
  • Remove the needle and dispose of it in your sharps bin. (This will be provided by your Saxenda prescriber or health authority).

Where can I inject Saxenda?

You can inject Saxenda into your thigh, abdomen, or upper arm, though the abdomen is the preferred site. You should inject it into a different part of your thigh, abdomen or upper arm each day to prevent damage or bruising to the area.

How long does a Saxenda pen last?

When you first start taking Saxenda, your pen will last for around 17 days, and a pack of 5 pens for around 44 days. When you reach the final dose of 3mg per day, your pen will last for 6 days and a pack of 5 pens for 30 days. A pen will last longer if you develop any side effects and need to slow down the rate that you increase your Saxenda dose.

Saxenda Dosage

The starting dose for Saxenda is 0.6mg per day, gradually increasing by 0.6mg each week over a week over 5 weeks to the maximum dose of 3mg per day. Saxenda pens come in packs of 5, and each pen contains 3mls of solution at a concentration of 6mg per ml. The dose increases as follows (though for some people the dose increases can take place more slowly):

  • Week 1 – 0.6mg
  • Week 2 – 1.2mg
  • Week 3 – 1.8mg
  • Week 4 – 2.4mg
  • Week 5 – 3mg
Pack Size

6 mg/ml – 3 pens with sharps bin, 6 mg/ml – 3 pens, no sharps bin, 6 mg/ml – 5 pens with sharps bin, 6 mg/ml – 5 pens, no sharps bin

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