Lose weight
with science and a doctor's plan
A medically supervised weight-management programme — video consultations with an endocrinologist and treatment, including medication if the doctor prescribes it.
The programme is authored by Medon.
60 kg
180 kg
Based on the STEP UP clinical trial (semaglutide 7.2 mg, Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology 2025) — the average result in adults with a BMI ≥30 after 72 weeks when the therapy is taken as intended. In the trial, weight changes were observed as early as week 4. Individual results may vary. This is not a medical recommendation.
What is GLP-1?
GLP-1 is a satiety hormone the body produces after eating. GLP-1 therapy acts on the same receptors — less appetite, smaller portions, and weight that is easier to keep down. A doctor assesses both eligibility and dose.
It is not a miracle drug — it requires a doctor's supervision alongside changes to diet and activity. That is why the doctor reviews your everyday habits at every visit, not just the dose.
GLP-1 is not meant for everyone. It treats obesity as a medical condition, not a few extra kilos — if you don't meet the criteria, the doctor will not prescribe it. A great deal can be achieved through diet and lifestyle changes, and Medon specialists can help with that too.
Source: Wharton S et al., Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology 2025 (STEP UP, semaglutide 7.2 mg) — the average result when the therapy is taken as intended. With the 2.4 mg dose in the same trial — −17.5%.
Results are built on lifestyle
Whether or not the doctor prescribes therapy, the programme rests on lifestyle changes — they are what decides how durable the result is once the programme ends.
Realistic changes to everyday eating, not strict diets
Activity that fits your day — no obligatory gym membership
Habits that quietly shape weight and appetite
Only after a doctor's decision — it supports the other three, it does not replace them
"Weight loss is a process that needs an individual approach and a doctor's supervision. The programme lets patients get a medically grounded assessment and choose the safest route."
Five steps to losing weight
Eligibility check
A 2-minute BMI check, no registration. If you qualify, you get a 50% support-programme code and a list of recommended lab tests before your visit.
Endocrinologist consultation
A video consultation (30 min) — the doctor reviews your health, lab results and medical history.
Decision and plan
If the therapy is suitable for you, the doctor writes a prescription. Either way you receive an individual plan for the next steps.
Getting your medication
If the doctor writes a prescription, buy the medication at any pharmacy. BENU Aptieka can have it delivered to your home.
Follow-up visits
Regular monitoring — weight changes, dose adjustment, side effects and an updated plan.
Is the programme right for you?
A 2-minute check: BMI ≥30, or ≥27 with a weight-related health condition. If you qualify, you immediately receive the support programme code (50% off) for the first consultation and a list of recommended lab tests.
No registration · the final decision is the doctor's
Start with 40 seconds
The free face scanner uses your phone camera to estimate heart rate, breathing rate and stress levels — and shows what is worth discussing with a doctor. No commitment, no cost.
- 1Answer five questions and give your email
- 2Scan your face with the phone camera for 40 seconds
- 3Get a picture of your wellbeing — by email too — and, if you want, discuss the results with a doctor
The scanner is not a medical device. The results are estimates from camera-signal analysis and do not replace a doctor's assessment. · No sign-up — your email is all it takes. Your data is protected.
The honest picture on side effects
GLP-1 is not suitable for everyone. Before writing a prescription, the doctor checks your health status and any contraindications.
Most common side effects
These usually appear in the first weeks and while the dose is increased, and typically subside.
- Nausea and vomiting
- Constipation or diarrhoea
- Headaches and fatigue
- Reduced appetite
When the therapy is not suitable
The list is not exhaustive — individual suitability is assessed by the doctor
- Pregnancy, planning one in the coming months, or breastfeeding
- Hypersensitivity to the active substance
- A history of pancreatitis — requires individual assessment
- A personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or MEN 2 syndrome
Costs you can plan for
The programme has three cost components to plan for. No hidden fees, no long-term contract — you pay only for what you use.
Initial consultation
€32 with support (-50%)
- Endocrinologist · 30 min
- Review of BMI, lab results and medical history
- Decision on eligibility
- An individual plan for the next steps
- Supported by Novo Nordisk Latvia SIA (01.09.2026–31.12.2026)
Medication
Approximate cost per month, paid at the pharmacy. Depends on the medicine and dose.
- Only after a doctor's decision and prescription
- Buy the medication at a pharmacy with an e-prescription
- BENU Aptieka offers home delivery
- Instructions for use and support
Follow-up visits
every 1–3 months while the dose is adjusted, later roughly every six months
- Video consultation with an endocrinologist
- Dose adjustment
- Managing side effects
- An updated plan for the next steps
* In many health insurance policies weight-management consultations are an exclusion — check your policy's cover or ask your insurer before submitting an invoice. To claim reimbursement under your health insurance policy, submit to the insurer the invoice you receive after the consultation together with proof of payment from your online bank.
** The price range corresponds to the therapy doses registered in Latvia. The choice of a specific prescription medicine and dose is solely for the doctor to decide — according to indications, contraindications and availability. This page does not advertise specific medicines and does not replace a doctor's consultation. Prices are indicative, based on publicly available manufacturer price lists and the Latvian Medicines Register; the final price is set by the pharmacy.
Your care is led by certified endocrinologists
The programme is delivered by certified endocrinologists — you get your own doctor, who follows your progress throughout the programme. If you wish, you can additionally book a Medon dietitian.
Questions patients ask
Let's start with a consultation
One visit — no subscription or contract. The doctor will assess your eligibility, and the decision on next steps is yours.
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