Aster Knowledge Hub
Our Knowledge Hub explains weight loss medication, side effects, nutrition, treatment expectations and safe online weight management. Articles are written or reviewed by our pharmacy team to help patients make informed decisions before and during treatment.
Based in Edinburgh? Our parent clinic offers free first weight checks and eligibility assistance
Based in Edinburgh? Book in with Pharmacy Clinic Edinburgh, Aster’s parent clinic, for a free first weight check and personalised support with treatment eligibility. They can explain your options, review the main eligibility criteria and help you understand the next steps before starting your online weight management journey with Aster. Book your free in-person check today.
Aster: Operated by an Awards-Nominated Small Pharmacy Team
Aster is operated by Pharmacy Clinic Edinburgh, a GPhC-registered pharmacy, and run by a small, dedicated pharmacy team with real experience in private patient care, clinical services and day-to-day pharmacy practice. Behind the website, the consultation forms and the treatment pathway, there is a real team involved in building, reviewing and improving the service.
The information in our knowledge hub is reviewed before publishing by
Vasiliki (Vicky) Kelidou
Founder, Clinical Lead, Independent Prescriber, Clinical Pharmacist
The information we provide online needs to be accurate, honest and current. That’s why we regularly ask our clinical team to review the website and social media - so that our patients get the best information we can give.