Weight loss medication management
Ostend Medical Centre has introduced a comprehensive approach to weight loss medication management for our patients.
GLP-1 medications, such as Wegovy and Saxenda, have been approved by Medsafe for patients who have a BMI over 30, or 27 in the case of patients with some co-morbidities. For successful weight management, it is important that wrap-around support is provided by the patient’s healthcare provider when starting these medications – programmes that can cost well over $1000 with private providers.
To support our patients both comprehensively and affordably, we have designed a three-month programme for our patients starting GLP-1 medications that will be made up of:
An initial consultation with a GP or Nurse Practitioner to determine that GLP-1 medication is the right approach for you. This will include a discussion of your health history and weight loss goals, available treatment options, expected outcomes and ongoing support.
A follow-up appointment at the one month point with an experienced nurse to discuss how your weight loss is going and manage any concerns.
An additional appointment at the three month point with the nurse to check in and determine the stabilisation of your medication dose.
Referrals to our Health Coach and/or Health Improvement Practitioner for free, on-going support of your weight loss goals.
Charges for the three-month programme will be $150 for the initial consultation and then $30 for each of the two nurse appointments. By scheduling the follow-up visits with our experienced nurses and utilising our Health Coach and Health Improvement Practitioner for ongoing patient support, we can keep the costs of this programme well below private rates and save patients from having to pay for multiple GP consultations, while providing excellent wrap-around care.
