You have seen weight loss injections everywhere this year, Mounjaro and Wegovy specifically, in the news, on social media, mentioned by a friend or a colleague. You are wondering whether either of them is something you could actually get prescribed in Ireland, whether you would qualify, and what it would really cost once you get past the headline numbers. You also do not want to end up buying something from a website that turns out not to be what it claims.
The quick answer: HealthDoc can prescribe weight-loss injections, including Mounjaro, Saxenda and semaglutide, but only after a full medical assessment and only when a doctor decides it is clinically appropriate for you. Not everyone qualifies, and no provider, including us, can promise a prescription in advance. These medicines are not for everyone: they are not suitable during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, and they carry real side effects and interactions a doctor needs to screen for first. This article is not for anyone in a medical emergency. If you have severe abdominal pain, signs of an allergic reaction, or any symptom that feels urgent, call 999 or 112, or go to your nearest emergency department, rather than booking online. Never buy weight-loss injections from an unregulated seller: the HPRA has found counterfeit products containing the wrong ingredient entirely, more on that below.
One thing worth knowing before you read any further: HealthDoc does not prescribe Wegovy or Ozempic by brand. It prescribes semaglutide (the same active ingredient, under a different name), along with Saxenda and Mounjaro. If you came here specifically looking for Wegovy, the section below explains exactly what that means for you.
What these medications actually are
Mounjaro, Wegovy, Ozempic and Saxenda all belong to a class of prescription medicines that work on hormones your gut already produces to control appetite and fullness. They are injected, usually weekly or daily depending on the drug, and they are not a quick fix on their own. Every licence for this medicine class pairs it with reduced calorie intake and increased physical activity, not as a replacement for either.
Semaglutide (the active ingredient in Wegovy and Ozempic) and liraglutide (the active ingredient in Saxenda) are GLP-1 receptor agonists: they mimic a hormone called GLP-1 that slows digestion and signals fullness to your brain. Tirzepatide (the active ingredient in Mounjaro) works on two hormones instead of one, GLP-1 and GIP together, which is part of why it has produced larger average weight reductions in trials than semaglutide alone. None of this means either drug works the same way for every person. Individual results vary, and a doctor's assessment is what translates a trial average into an actual answer for you.
What HealthDoc actually prescribes, and what it does not
This is the part worth being precise about. HealthDoc's own treatment list names four options for weight management:
Semaglutide, a weekly injection, gradually increased in dose
Saxenda (liraglutide), a daily injection
Xenical (orlistat), a capsule taken with meals that reduces how much fat your body absorbs
Mounjaro (Tirzepatide), listed among HealthDoc's treatable conditions
HealthDoc does not stock or prescribe Wegovy or Ozempic under those brand names. If those are the exact products you searched for, semaglutide is the same active ingredient as both, so ask about it directly rather than assuming it is unavailable. What is genuinely unavailable through HealthDoc is the specific branded packaging, not the medicine's active ingredient.
Are you likely to be eligible
Eligibility is set by clinical guidelines, not by how badly you want a prescription, and a doctor makes the final call after reviewing your individual history. As general guidance, you are more likely to be considered if you:
Are 18 or over
Have a BMI of 30 or higher, or 27 or higher with a weight-related condition such as high blood pressure or type 2 diabetes
Can give an accurate account of your medical history, including any current medications
Are willing to combine treatment with changes to diet and activity, not use it as a standalone fix
These are guidelines, not guarantees. Weight-loss injections are not suitable during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, and they may interact with other medicines or existing conditions, which is exactly what the assessment exists to catch before anything is prescribed.
What it costs
HealthDoc's published fees are a consultation from €34.99 and a treatment request from €24.99. Neither of those figures includes the cost of the medication itself: that price is not published anywhere on HealthDoc's site, and it is confirmed for you individually after your assessment, not quoted in advance. If you have seen a fixed euro figure for Mounjaro or semaglutide somewhere else online, treat it as a different provider's own pricing, not HealthDoc's.
Weight-loss injections are also not simply a one-off purchase. Doses are usually increased in stages, with a review between each increase, so the ongoing cost depends on the dose you end up on and how long you continue treatment, not a single upfront number.
It is worth knowing that these medicines are not automatically covered by the HSE or Ireland's Drugs Payment Scheme when prescribed for weight loss. There is one narrow exception: liraglutide (Saxenda) can be reimbursed through the HSE's own Managed Access Protocol, but only for adults with an initial BMI of 35 or higher who also have prediabetes and a high cardiovascular risk, and only if a GP or hospital prescriber applies on your behalf and you show at least 5% weight loss after 12 weeks on the full daily dose to continue. Mounjaro and Wegovy currently have no equivalent HSE reimbursement pathway at all. Whether this applies to you, and whether a given prescriber participates in it, is worth asking about directly rather than assuming either way.
Side effects and what to expect
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation and reduced appetite are the most commonly reported effects across this medicine class, particularly when a dose is first started or increased, which is part of why doses are raised gradually rather than all at once. Less commonly, these medicines have been linked to more serious issues including pancreatitis and gallbladder problems, which is why the pre-treatment assessment and ongoing reviews exist rather than a one-time sign-off. Individual reaction varies, and a full history, including anything you are already taking, is what lets a doctor weigh this properly for you rather than in the abstract. If anything feels seriously wrong once you have started treatment, contact your prescriber or, for anything urgent, seek emergency care rather than waiting for your next scheduled review.
Before you pay for anything: the free route worth checking first
Weight-loss injections are one tool among several, not the only door into support. The HSE runs a free weight-management programme through its dietitians, including Best Health, a 12-month programme covering nutrition, physical activity and psychological support, which your own GP can refer you into. It costs nothing beyond your time, and for some people it is enough on its own; for others it is a sensible first or parallel step alongside anything a doctor later prescribes. None of this means medication is a shortcut to avoid, only that it is worth knowing the free option exists before you decide where to spend money.
Why the counterfeit warnings matter
The gap between what a genuine prescription costs and what an unregulated seller advertises has attracted real fraud, and it is worth taking seriously rather than treating as background noise. Ireland's medicines regulator, the HPRA, reported that in 2024 alone it had 456 URLs selling illegal GLP-1 products removed or amended, more than double the number in 2023, and detained 1,469 units of these products, close to three times the volume seized the year before. Since 2022, over 2,000 units have been detained in total. In one documented case, pens sold online as Mounjaro were found to contain insulin instead of tirzepatide, a substitution that can cause severe, dangerous drops in blood sugar if injected.
The HPRA's own advice is straightforward: only use prescription medicines under the supervision of a trusted prescriber, and only obtain products authorised for the Irish market from a registered pharmacy. There is no way to verify what an unregulated product actually contains until after it has already been used, which is the entire risk in one sentence.
How to start with HealthDoc
Book an assessment. Start with a consultation or treatment request describing your situation, medical history and current medications.
A doctor reviews your case. An IMC-registered doctor decides whether a weight-loss medication is clinically appropriate for you specifically, and if so, which one and at what starting dose.
Treatment begins in stages, with reviews. If prescribed, medication is supplied in stages, with a doctor review between dose increases, and you can stop or change course at any point.
Frequently asked questions
Does HealthDoc prescribe Wegovy or Ozempic?
No, not under those brand names. HealthDoc prescribes semaglutide, the same active ingredient in both, along with Saxenda and Mounjaro. If Wegovy or Ozempic specifically was what you searched for, ask about semaglutide directly.
What's the difference between Mounjaro, Wegovy and Ozempic?
Wegovy and Ozempic both contain semaglutide and work on one gut hormone, GLP-1. Mounjaro contains tirzepatide and works on two hormones, GLP-1 and GIP together, which has produced larger average weight reductions in trials. Individual results still vary from person to person.
How much do weight loss injections cost in Ireland?
HealthDoc's consultation starts at €34.99 and a treatment request starts at €24.99. The medication cost itself is not published in advance; it is confirmed for you after your assessment, since it depends on the specific drug, dose and how long treatment continues.
Do the HSE or my health insurance cover weight loss injections?
Not automatically. The one exception is Saxenda, which can be reimbursed through the HSE's Managed Access Protocol for adults with a BMI of 35 or higher who also have prediabetes and a high cardiovascular risk, subject to a GP or hospital prescriber applying on your behalf. Mounjaro and Wegovy currently have no equivalent HSE reimbursement route.
Am I likely to be eligible for weight loss injections?
You are more likely to be considered if you are 18 or over, have a BMI of 30 or higher (or 27 or higher with a weight-related condition like high blood pressure or type 2 diabetes), and are willing to combine treatment with diet and activity changes. These medicines are not suitable in pregnancy or while breastfeeding. A doctor makes the final decision after reviewing your history.
Is it safe to buy weight loss injections online without a prescription?
No. Ireland's medicines regulator, the HPRA, has documented counterfeit products sold as Mounjaro that actually contained insulin, which can be dangerous if injected. Only use these medicines through a registered prescriber and a registered pharmacy.
Written by the HealthDoc team. This article is general information about weight-loss injections available in Ireland and what HealthDoc specifically offers. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee eligibility or a prescription outcome, and does not replace an individual assessment by a doctor. Last reviewed 4 September 2026.
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