Eligibility Checker

Am I eligible for weight loss medication?

Answer a few quick questions to find out whether you may qualify for treatment on the NHS or privately. Takes about 2 minutes. No data is collected or stored.

First, a quick safety check

GLP-1 medications are not suitable for everyone. Please confirm whether any of the following apply to you:

  • I am pregnant or breastfeeding
  • I have a history of pancreatitis
  • I have Type 1 diabetes
  • I have a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or MEN2
  • I am under 18 years old

If none apply, just click Next.

Enter your height and weight

We'll calculate your BMI, which is used to determine eligibility thresholds.

Your BMI
29.4
Overweight

What is your ethnic background?

Clinical guidelines recognise higher health risks at lower BMI for some ethnic backgrounds, so eligibility thresholds are adjusted accordingly.

  • White
  • South Asian, Chinese, other Asian, Middle Eastern, Black African, or African-Caribbean
  • Mixed / Other
  • Prefer not to say

Do you have any of these conditions?

Select all that apply. These are the weight-related health conditions used in NHS eligibility criteria.

  • Type 2 diabetes
  • High blood pressure (hypertension)
  • High cholesterol (dyslipidaemia)
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Obstructive sleep apnoea
  • Pre-diabetes
  • Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
  • Fatty liver disease (NAFLD / MASLD)
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Chronic acid reflux or heartburn
  • Low testosterone
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Chronic skin condition (psoriasis)
  • Stress urinary incontinence
  • History of heart failure or heart attack
  • Obesity-related asthma
  • Raised intracranial blood pressure (intracranial hypertension)

If none apply, just click See Results.

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