See our publication in the British Medical Journal (2022) here. We are Provider 4 on page 7 of the publication.

The biggest difference when choosing between buying any weight-loss medication from Boots and Second Nature is the level of support you feel you'll need.

If you just want the medication by itself, then Boots will be a cheaper option. However, we strongly believe that there's no point taking weight-loss medications unless you also change your habits.

With this in mind, we'd recommend having 1-to-1 support from a professional who can guide you through the optimal changes to your diet and exercise alongside taking any weight-loss medication.

It's also worth noting that as of June 2024, Boots Online Doctor is not accepting new patients onto their weight-loss medication programmes. Boots have not specified why this is the case e.g. whether it's due to an internal shortage of supply.

If you’ve made the decision to try a weight-loss injection (assuming you’re eligible), why should you choose Second Nature over other medication providers, like Boots?

For peace of mind.

Second Nature has worked with the NHS for over 6 years providing weight-loss programmes across the UK.

Whilst our medication weight-loss programmes are private and not currently used by the NHS, we’ve built the programmes with a focus on scientific evidence, patient safety, and data security.

We hope that our 6+ years of working with the NHS and building a track record of effective weight-loss results will give you peace of mind to give us a try.

Interested in trying Second Nature? The first step is taking our quiz.

“We started Second Nature because we were frustrated with the status quo of the weight-loss industry: calorie counting, fad diets, and misleading nutrition advice.”

We're both scientists and after researching the latest nutritional and behavioural-change science, we knew there was a better way: a way to make losing weight feel easier by building healthier habits that become second nature.

Interested? The first step is taking our quiz.

The first step on your Second Nature journey is to take our health quiz. We will use your answers to tailor our guidance and support to your unique needs, to help you lose weight and keep it off.

Still not sure? Read answers to our frequently asked questions here.