You dont need a referral, a specialist appointment, or weeks on a waiting list
GLP-1 medications work by mimicking the incretin hormone GLP-1, which your body produces naturally in the gut after eating
If retatrutide is authorised, wed expect criteria similar to current NHS policies for weight-management injections: a BMI threshold (with lower thresholds for some ethnic groups), presence of weight-related conditions (e.g., hypertension, OSA, prediabetes), and use alongside structured lifestyle support
GLP-1 (semaglutide) and GLP-1 and GIP (tirzepatide) agonists have transformed weight management
Most people find that it takes up to three weeks to see the final results, and your final results will depend on how consistently you follow up with your treatments, your overall health and your metabolism