Face-to-face consultation
Private time with a healthcare professional to review progress, questions, side effects and next steps.
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Weight management in Derry
A proper clinical programme—not simply a monthly order.
Personal, pharmacist-led weight management with face-to-face accountability, ongoing reviews and a real local team behind your care.
Every treatment appointment
Medication plus meaningful professional support.
Each appointment is designed to monitor your progress and give you proper face-to-face support—not simply hand over medication.
Clinical measurements
Weight, waist measurement and blood pressure are checked to help monitor your progress safely.
Medication included
When prescribed, your clinically appropriate medication is included as part of your treatment appointment.
Ongoing support
A real local team helps you stay supported from one consultation to the next.
Treatment options
Your consultation comes before any prescription.
We discuss clinically suitable licensed options, expected benefits, common risks and practical considerations. Treatment is prescribed only when appropriate for you.
Your assessment and clinical record are completed securely using the PharmaDoctor clinical platform, supporting safe decisions and continuity from one review to the next.
Your assessment may cover
- Health history and current medicines
- Weight, goals and previous approaches
- Contraindications and treatment suitability
- Nutrition, activity and realistic expectations
- Follow-up schedule and monitoring
Serving the North West
Local care for Derry and surrounding areas.
Our clinic is based at Quayside Shopping Centre in Derry, with patients travelling from across the North West.
Common questions
Helpful information before you book.
Is medication guaranteed after I book?
No. Your clinician must assess your health, medicines and suitability before recommending or prescribing any treatment.
What happens at follow-up appointments?
Reviews help monitor progress, measurements, treatment response, side effects and whether the agreed plan remains appropriate.
Can I use the service if I live in Donegal?
You can book with us and attend the clinic in Derry. Your individual eligibility and the legal basis for any supply are confirmed during the clinical process.
Clinical content reviewed byKillian Johnston
Pharmacist Independent Prescriber · Owner, H Sweeny Chemist
Last reviewedAugust 2026
Content is reviewed regularly and updated when services or clinical guidance change.
Choose the right appointment
New patient or returning for review?
New patients receive a 30-minute initial consultation. Existing patients can book their 15-minute review directly.