This is a common question that patients ask their GPs. If we measure “best” simply by the amount of weight lost, then hormone-based injectables (GLP-1 agonists) generally show the highest efficacy (15-20% loss) for sustained results. Due to Australian law, we’re not allowed to name specific medications here- but these can be discussed during your [...]

In Australia, some weight-loss medications overlap with diabetes treatments, but how and when they’re used depends heavily on the patient’s health profile and on medical supervision. Some medicines originally developed for type 2 diabetes are now also approved for weight management in people without diabetes. These include the GLP-1 receptor agonists. These medications work by [...]

You can obtain some weight‐loss medications or aids in Australia that don’t require a full doctor’s prescription (for example pharmacist-only ones). There are also many supplements and products marketed in pharmacies over the counter (OTC) for weight-loss- however these are very different from prescription medicines in terms of  evidence of effectiveness and regulation. The more [...]

To get prescribed weight loss medication in Australia, you’ll generally need to consult a doctor who will assess your BMI, medical history, and lifestyle factors.  For GLP-1 agonists (weight loss injections), you may qualify for medical weight loss injections if your BMI is >30 kg/m²  ( or >27kg/m² with obesity related health conditions such as [...]

Weight loss medication refers to prescription or over-the-counter drugs that assist in managing overweight or obesity by helping reduce body weight, when combined with healthy eating and physical activity. These can target appetite, fat absorption, and/or metabolic hormones.  In Australia, the most commonly prescribed weight loss medications are GLP-1 agonists, which are recommended for adults [...]