Weight loss injections explained
What are weight loss injections, and which one is right for you?
In short: weight loss injections are prescription-only medicines, usually GLP-1 based, given as a once-weekly injection. They mimic gut hormones that reduce appetite, so you feel fuller for longer and tend to eat less. In the UK they can only be supplied after a prescriber confirms they're suitable for you, which is why every PharmaRoo treatment starts with an eligibility check and a full assessment, never an add-to-basket.
Mounjaro vs Wegovy vs Ozempic vs retatrutide
The GLP-1 medicines people compare most often, and how they differ on mechanism, format and UK licensing status.
TreatmentHow it worksFormUK status
Mounjaro (tirzepatide)Dual agonist, GLP-1 + GIPWeekly injectionLicensed for weight management
Wegovy (semaglutide)Single agonist, GLP-1Weekly injectionLicensed for weight management
Ozempic (semaglutide)Single agonist, GLP-1Weekly injectionLicensed for type 2 diabetes, not weight loss
RetatrutideTriple agonist, GIP/GLP-1/glucagonWeekly injectionInvestigational, not yet licensed in the UK
This comparison is general information, not a recommendation or an offer to supply. Which medicine, if any, is appropriate is a decision for your prescriber after a full assessment.
Common questions about weight loss treatment
PharmaRoo provides information about prescription-only weight loss medicines to help you understand your options and check eligibility. It is not medical advice and is not an advertisement to buy a specific medicine. A UK-registered prescriber decides what, if anything, is appropriate. Page last reviewed: June 2026.