Weight Loss Treatment Cessation Support Program

When you stop taking GLP-1 medications like Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro, or Saxenda, your body’s appetite signals gradually return to their pre-treatment levels. Clinical studies show that without support, patients can regain a significant portion of their weight loss within the first year.

The cessation support programme helps you:

• Manage the return of appetite and hunger signals
• Maintain the healthy eating patterns you developed during treatment
• Continue your physical activity routine
• Monitor your weight and identify early warning signs
• Access professional support if you experience significant weight regain
• Restart medication if clinically appropriate

Enrollment is straightforward. When you receive your medication reorder notification, you will see three options:

• Option 1: I want to reorder my medication
• Option 2: I have stopped taking my weight loss medication
• Option 3: I have moved to another provider

If you select Option 2, you will be automatically enrolled in the cessation support program. You will be asked to confirm your stop date and current weight, and then you will enter the 12-month support pathway.

The program includes regular check-ins at key intervals throughout the 12 months:

Each questionnaire takes 5–10 minutes and covers:

• Your current weight
• Hunger and appetite levels
• Eating patterns and any challenges
• Physical activity levels
• Mood and wellbeing (brief screening questions)
• Your confidence in maintaining your weight
• Any support you would like

You will receive a notification when a questionnaire is due, and you can complete it directly in the NowPatient app.

Once enrolled, a Weight Loss Treatment Cessation meter appears in the Medication Support section of your account homepage. The dashboard displays:

• Progress Dial — A visual display showing your progress through the 12-month programme, with your current position clearly marked.
• Notification Icons — A video icon when a consultation is due, and a clipboard icon when a questionnaire is ready to complete.
• Resources — Quick access to diet, activity, and lifestyle support materials.
• Support Button — Book an ad-hoc consultation at any time if you need extra help.

NowPatient monitors your progress at every check-in. If you experience significant weight regain (more than 5% of your baseline weight), our clinicians will:

• Contact you to schedule a video consultation
• Review what is happening and identify the causes
• Provide enhanced support with targeted advice and resources
• Discuss whether restarting medication might be appropriate
• Refer you to specialist services if needed (such as a dietitian)

The goal is to catch any weight regain early and provide support before it becomes significant.

Yes. At any point during the program, you can discuss restarting medication with a clinician. This might be appropriate if:

• You have regained more than 5% of your weight despite lifestyle efforts
• Weight-related health conditions (such as blood pressure or blood sugar) are worsening
• You feel you would benefit from medication support
• Your quality of life is significantly affected

Use the ‘Restart Medication’ option in your cessation support dashboard, or mention it in any questionnaire submission. A clinician will arrange a consultation to assess whether restarting treatment is right for you.

You do not have to wait for a scheduled check-in. At any time during the program, you can:

• Use the ‘Request Support’ button in your cessation dashboard to book an ad-hoc consultation
• Access the library of support resources for diet, activity, and stress management
• Contact the support team if you have urgent concerns

At your Month 12 review, your clinician will assess your progress and discuss the best path forward:

• Discharge — If you have maintained your weight and feel confident continuing independently.
• Continued monitoring — If you would benefit from ongoing periodic check-ins (every 6 months).
• Restart medication — If medication would help you achieve or maintain your weight goals.
• Specialist referral — If you would benefit from a dietitian or other specialist support.

Yes. The Weight Loss Treatment Cessation Support programme is provided at no additional cost to NowPatient weight loss patients. This includes all questionnaire reviews, video consultations, and access to support resources throughout the 12-month programme.