Weight maintenance clinic
Reaching your goal weight is a significant achievement - but keeping it there is just as important. At Pharmulous, our weight maintenance clinic is designed to support you through the next stage of your journey, helping you sustain your results with the same clinical care and personalised attention you received during weight loss treatment. Whether you need ongoing medication, adjusted dosing, or lifestyle guidance, our UK-registered clinicians are here to help.
What is weight maintenance treatment?
Weight maintenance treatment refers to the continued use of prescription medication, clinical support, and lifestyle guidance to help you maintain a healthy weight after losing it. For many patients, stopping treatment abruptly can lead to regain. A structured weight loss maintenance plan - tailored to your individual needs - makes it far easier to stay on track long term.
Medications used for weight maintenance
Injectable treatments such as Mounjaro and Wegovy Injection and Wegovy Tablets are commonly used as part of a weight maintenance programme. Once you reach your target weight, our clinicians work with you to taper your dose to the lowest effective level - enough to sustain your results without driving further weight loss. Your plan can be adjusted up or down as your needs change, always under the guidance of our clinical team.
Who is weight maintenance treatment for?
Our weight maintenance plans are suitable for patients who have completed or are nearing the end of a weight loss programme and want to maintain their results with continued clinical support. It may be right for you if you:
• Have reached or are close to your goal weight
• Want to continue using GLP-1 or dual-agonist medication at a lower maintenance dose
• Are looking for structured, clinician-led guidance to avoid regain
• Have previously been prescribed weight loss medication elsewhere and wish to transfer your care to Pharmulous.
Supporting your weight maintenance long term
At Pharmulous, we believe lasting weight loss maintenance goes beyond medication alone. A successful plan combines the right prescription support with sustainable lifestyle habits, including:
• Regular physical activity
Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week
• Balanced nutrition
Focus on whole, nutrient-rich foods, manage portion sizes, and limit processed foods and sugary drinks
• Mindful eating
Eat slowly, listen to your hunger cues, and avoid distractions at mealtimes
• Sleep and stress management
Aim for 7–9 hours of sleep per night and find healthy ways to manage stress, as both directly affect appetite and metabolism
• Monitoring and support
Track your progress regularly and lean on our clinical team, as well as friends and family, whenever you need guidance.
Our maintenance plans are built around gradual, sustainable changes so you can maintain your results without feeling deprived.
How to continue your treatment with Pharmulous
Getting started with our weight maintenance programme is straightforward:
• Complete a short online consultation about your current weight, medication history, and goals
• A GMC or GPhC-registered clinician reviews your information and creates a personalised maintenance plan
• Your medication is dispensed the same day and delivered free to your door in discreet packaging.
Continue your treatment, or explore our full weight loss clinic to find the right plan for you.
How do I know what my maintenance dose is?
A maintenance dose is the lowest effective dose for sustaining a stable, healthy weight at your target. The right dose varies from person to person and may require some adjustment over time - your Pharmulous clinician will guide you through this process. For example, while Mounjaro's licensed doses are 5mg, 10mg, and 15mg for maintenance, we recognise these may not be suitable for everyone and will work with you individually to find the most appropriate option.
What is the lowest BMI Pharmulous will prescribe to?
As a general guide, we will consider prescribing weight maintenance treatment to patients with a BMI of 19 or above, though this is not the only factor we take into account.
Our clinicians will also consider your overall health, medical history, and individual goals before recommending a plan. If you are an existing Pharmulous patient transitioning from a weight loss programme, this process is usually straightforward - your history with us means we can tailor your maintenance plan quickly and with minimal disruption.I have reached maintenance but wish to switch to pharmacies, will Pharmulous take me?
Yes - Pharmulous welcomes patients who have reached their maintenance weight elsewhere and are looking for continued clinical support. We are proud to support patients at every stage of their weight management journey, wherever it begins. We will typically consider prescribing to transfer patients with a BMI of 21 or above, though lower BMIs are assessed on a case-by-case basis. If you are unsure whether you are eligible, get in touch and one of our clinicians will be happy to help.
What if I want to halt my journey and then decide I want to restart?
If you decide to pause treatment and see how you get on independently, that is completely fine - your journey is yours to manage. Patients who choose to stop can resume treatment within 12 months of their last order without needing to meet the standard initiation criteria again. In the meantime, you can still access support from our clinical team at any time via your Pharmulous Message Centre.
