Life After GLP-1: Your 12-Month Support Plan for Lasting Results

Pharmacist-prescribed weight management support at The Health Dispensary

Coming off a course of GLP-1 treatment (such as Wegovy or Mounjaro) can feel like standing at a crossroads. You’ve worked hard for your results — now the focus shifts to keeping them. Recent guidance from NICE emphasises that people should receive structured support for at least one year after stopping weight-loss medicines, to help maintain progress and prevent weight regain.

Why a 12-Month Plan Matters

GLP-1 medicines help reshape appetite cues and routines, but long-term success is built on daily habits. NICE’s updated quality standard asks NHS healthcare teams to provide ongoing advice, regular check-ins and tailored action plans for a minimum of 12 months after treatment ends

Our Pharmacist-Led Approach

At The Health Dispensary, we offer a personalised, pharmacist-prescribed pathway that dovetails with NICE recommendations and can sit alongside your GP care:

• Individual review: medical background, medication history, lifestyle and goals inform a tailored plan.
• Body composition analysis: track fat, muscle and hydration — because the scales don’t tell the whole story.
• Structured 1:1 follow-ups: scheduled reviews (virtual or in-person) to adjust nutrition, activity and behaviour strategies.
• Relapse-prevention tools: practical advice, self-monitoring and simple routines that fit real life. (https://www.nice.org.uk/news/articles/people-need-support-to-keep-weight-off-after-treatment-ends?

What Support Looks Like Month to Month

There’s no one-size-fits-all timetable. Instead, we agree a rhythm that suits you — typically a slightly higher review frequency in the first few months, then spacing out as confidence grows. Across the year we’ll:

• Anchor regular eating patterns: protein at each meal, fibre for fullness, and planned snacks if helpful.
• Protect muscle: simple strength routines plus adequate protein to support metabolism.
• Optimise digestion & hydration: steady fluid intake and fibre (oats, chia, veg, wholegrains) to curb hunger spikes.
• Build accountability: track non-scale wins (energy, sleep, mood, fitness, clothes fit) as well as weight.
• Plan for real life: holidays, social events and busy weeks — with flexible strategies rather than “all-or-nothing”.

Personalised Tips That Make a Difference

• Hydrate steadily: sip water through the day (around 2 litres for most adults) rather than large bursts.
• Eat mindfully: slower bites, smaller portions, and stop at comfortable fullness.
• Keep meals balanced: prioritise lean proteins, colourful veg and high-fibre carbs.
• Move most days: walking, yoga or light strength work — consistency beats intensity.
• Stay connected: brief check-ins maintain momentum; we’ll adjust your plan as your needs change. https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/qs212/chapter/Quality-statement-7-Advice-and-support-after-stopping-medicines-for-weight-management-or-completing-behavioural-interventions?

Working Alongside NHS Guidance

NICE encourages services to provide practical behavioural support after medicines stop — including signposting to trusted resources and structured follow-up. Our role as a community pharmacy is to extend that wrap-around care, offering accessible reviews and data-driven monitoring to help you maintain your results locally. (https://www.nice.org.uk/news/articles/people-need-support-to-keep-weight-off-after-treatment-ends?

Ready to Plan Your Next 12 Months?

Think of this as the start of your maintenance phase — a confident handover from medicine to sustainable habits, with expert support when you need it.

Book your 1:1 review or learn more about our Weight Loss service.