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.
6 steps to expect when starting an online weight management programme
Starting any new medicine can be an anxious experience. Add into the mix that you’re doing it online, the medicine is injectable, and you’ll be making lots of lifestyle changes as well: it’s normal to feel out of your depth.
At Aster our team have extensive experience providing weight management support and prescribing, and we’ve broken down step-by-step what you can expect from a service like ours
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.