Most people searching for weight loss injections in Swansea have already done the reading. They know Mounjaro and Wegovy exist. They have seen the trial results. They have compared prices across three different websites. What they have not got is a straight answer to the only question that actually matters: which one is right for them, and where in Swansea can they go to find out.
It requires someone who has prescribed both medications, who can look at your blood pressure, your health history, and your weight, and give you a clinical recommendation based on you specifically. That is what a GPhC-registered Independent Prescriber does. It is what Medihub Pharmacy does, at two branches in Swansea, in a face-to-face appointment that takes around 30 minutes.
This guide covers how Mounjaro and Wegovy work, how the clinical evidence compares, what the medications cost at Medihub, and how to get started without a GP referral.
Why Medihub?
Medihub Pharmacy has two branches in Swansea, Killay and Pontarddulais, offering private Mounjaro and Wegovy treatment with face-to-face consultations, same-day prescribing, and no GP referral required. Every monthly price includes a free consultation, blood pressure check, and weight check. You are seen in person by a GPhC-registered Independent Prescriber at every appointment.
What Are Weight Loss Injections?
Weight loss injections are prescription medications that work by influencing the hormonal signals that regulate appetite and digestion. The two licensed for weight management in the UK are Mounjaro (tirzepatide) and Wegovy (semaglutide). Both are administered as a once-weekly subcutaneous injection using a pre-filled auto-injector pen, which your prescriber will show you how to use at your first appointment.
They work by mimicking hormones your body produces naturally after eating, which slow gastric emptying, reduce hunger signals, and help regulate blood sugar. For most patients, the result is not a feeling of being restricted but a genuine reduction in the biological drive to eat. Portions that previously felt inadequate start to feel satisfying. Persistent cravings become manageable.
Both medications are prescription-only. The 2025 GPhC regulations now require that all providers verify a patient’s identity and BMI in person or via a video consultation before prescribing. An online questionnaire alone is no longer sufficient under UK law. At Medihub, every patient is seen face-to-face, which means the prescribing model here is not just clinically preferable. It is the regulatory standard.
Mounjaro vs Wegovy: How They Compare
Most people searching for weight loss injections in Swansea end up needing to make one decision: Mounjaro or Wegovy. Both are weekly injections. Both are clinically proven. Both are available at Medihub. The differences matter, and the right choice depends on your individual health profile, which is why it should be made with a prescriber rather than a comparison article.
Mounjaro (Tirzepatide)
Mounjaro was approved by the MHRA for weight management in November 2023. It is the newer of the two medications and works by mimicking two hormones simultaneously: GLP-1 and GIP. That dual action is what makes it clinically distinct from every other weight loss injection currently available in the UK. By activating both pathways, tirzepatide produces a stronger and more sustained reduction in appetite than single-hormone treatments, while also improving how the body processes blood sugar.
Treatment starts at 2.5mg weekly and escalates gradually through six dose tiers up to a maximum of 15mg. The step-up approach is deliberate. It minimises the gastrointestinal side effects most common in the early weeks and allows the body to adjust at a pace that suits the individual patient. At Medihub, your prescriber guides dose progression based on how you are responding, not on a fixed schedule.
SURMOUNT-1 Clinical Trial
22.5%
average body weight loss over 72 weeks
Participants received tirzepatide 15mg weekly alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity. Individual results vary. Source: Jastreboff et al., NEJM, 2022.
Wegovy (Semaglutide)
Wegovy was approved in the UK before Mounjaro and has a longer record of real-world use. It works by mimicking GLP-1 alone, slowing gastric emptying and reducing appetite through a single hormonal pathway. The STEP-1 clinical trial found an average weight loss of 14.9% over 68 weeks at the 2.4mg maintenance dose, a strong clinical result with a medication that has more post-approval data behind it than any other weight loss injection currently available in the UK.
Wegovy follows a similar step-up protocol, beginning at a low starting dose and escalating monthly. For patients who have a health history that makes Mounjaro less suitable, or who simply prefer to begin with a medication that has more years of post-approval data behind it, Wegovy is a well-evidenced alternative. Medihub offers Wegovy privately from £159 per month at the starting dose.
STEP-1 Clinical Trial
14.9%
average body weight loss over 68 weeks
Participants received semaglutide 2.4mg weekly alongside lifestyle intervention. Individual results vary. Source: Wilding et al., NEJM, 2021.
Side by Side
The trial data consistently favours Mounjaro on average weight loss. But average results do not determine individual outcomes. Some patients respond exceptionally well to semaglutide, and for patients with certain health conditions Wegovy may be the more appropriate starting point. The right choice depends on your health profile, which is why it should be made with a prescriber rather than a comparison table. If you are still deciding which type of provider to use, our guide to weight loss clinics in Swansea covers what to look for before you book.
“Had an appointment with the prescribing chemist Osama, who was incredibly helpful and kind. Gave me all the information I needed in a way I could understand.”
Sophie H. — Google Review
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Weight Loss Injection Pricing at Medihub Swansea
Medihub offers both Mounjaro and Wegovy across all licensed dose tiers. Every monthly price includes your face-to-face consultation, blood pressure check, and weight check. There are no separate charges for clinical monitoring. It is built into the price at every dose.
Mounjaro Pricing
Wegovy Pricing
Wegovy at Medihub starts from £159 per month at the starting dose, rising to £239 per month at the maintenance dose. As with Mounjaro, every monthly price includes your face-to-face consultation, blood pressure check, and weight check.
“I’m grateful that I didn’t need a trip to my GP for something that I could resolve in my local area.”
Gabrielle F. — Google Review
Who Is Eligible for Weight Loss Injections?
Eligibility is confirmed at your first consultation by your Medihub prescriber. As a general guide, the MHRA-approved criteria are:
Mounjaro (Tirzepatide)
- BMI of 30 or above
- BMI of 27 or above with at least one weight-related condition such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or obstructive sleep apnoea
- Lower thresholds apply for people from South Asian, Chinese, other Asian, Middle Eastern, Black African, or African-Caribbean backgrounds, typically reduced by 2.5 kg/m²
- Adults aged 18 and over
Wegovy (Semaglutide)
- BMI of 30 or above
- BMI of 27 or above with at least one weight-related health condition
- Lower thresholds apply for certain ethnic backgrounds, typically reduced by 2.5 kg/m²
- Adults aged 18 and over
Both medications are contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding, and should not be used by anyone with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2. The MHRA also advises that Mounjaro may reduce the effectiveness of the oral contraceptive pill. Patients using the pill should use an additional form of contraception such as condoms while on treatment. Your prescriber will cover all relevant contraindications at your first consultation.
Getting Started with Weight Loss Injections at Medihub
Medihub has two branches in Swansea. Killay is on Gower Road (SA2 7BA), convenient for patients in Sketty, West Cross, Mumbles, Bishopston, and across the Gower. Pontarddulais is on St Teilo Street (SA4 8ST), serving Gorseinon, Llansamlet, Morriston, and the surrounding areas. Both branches offer the same service at the same prices.
At Killay, consultations are led by Osama Al-Saied, a GPhC-registered Independent Prescriber (GPhC number 2222112, publicly verifiable at pharmacyregulation.org). At Pontarddulais, patients are seen by Mr Carwyn Jones, who holds the same Independent Prescriber qualification. Independent Prescriber status allows your prescriber to assess, diagnose, and prescribe without requiring GP involvement at any stage.
Your first appointment takes around 30 minutes.
Your first appointment
- ✓ Medical history and weight-related health conditions
- ✓ Current weight, BMI, and blood pressure
- ✓ Eligibility assessment for Mounjaro or Wegovy
- ✓ Discussion of which medication suits your health profile
- ✓ Full side effect briefing and what to monitor
- ✓ Same-day prescription if you are suitable for treatment
Every month after that, you return for a brief check-in: weight and blood pressure recorded, dose reviewed. All included in your monthly price. The Medihub Pharmacy GPhC registration is publicly verifiable: registration number 9012258.
Medihub Advantage
Every patient is seen face-to-face by a named GPhC-registered Independent Prescriber at every appointment. No online forms. No remote approval. No medication issued without a proper clinical assessment. You know exactly who is prescribing for you and why. If anything changes, you walk back in.
Medihub also has a private waiting room at both branches. Consultations are unhurried and confidential. There is no open reception area, no GP surgery environment. You arrive, you are seen, and you leave with your questions answered and your treatment agreed.
“The team at Medihub are very welcoming and friendly. Always extremely helpful.”
Catia M. — Google Review
Frequently Asked Questions
Most people who come to Medihub for weight loss injections have spent longer than they expected trying to figure it out on their own. They have read the comparison articles, watched the videos, looked up the trial data. They understand broadly what Mounjaro and Wegovy are. What they have not had is someone qualified to look at their specific situation and give them a straight answer.
That is what the first appointment at Medihub is. Thirty minutes with a GPhC-registered Independent Prescriber who has assessed and prescribed these medications before, who checks your numbers, asks the right questions, and tells you directly whether you are suitable and which medication fits your profile. No waiting for a form to be reviewed. No approval from a clinician who has never met you. Just a proper clinical conversation with someone who can actually help.
Two branches. Two sets of opening hours. No GP referral needed. If you are eligible, you leave with a prescription the same day.
Ready to get a straight answer?
Face-to-face consultation with a GPhC-registered Independent Prescriber. Same-day prescribing. No GP referral needed.
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Osama Al-Saied, Independent Prescriber
GPhC Number: 2222112 | Independent Prescriber
Medihub Pharmacy, Killay, Swansea
Pharmacy GPhC Registration: 9012258 — verify on the GPhC register
