Off-Label Prescription Information
Weight Loss Injection - Off-Label Prescription Information
Off-Label Prescription Information
Clarity, safety, and transparency — every step of the way.
What Is “Off-Label” Use?
Sometimes, a licensed medicine is prescribed to treat a health condition that’s not explicitly listed in its official licence (also called a “marketing authorisation”). This is known as off-label prescribing.
It doesn’t mean the medication is unsafe or experimental — in fact, it’s still being used based on solid clinical knowledge and evidence. Off-label prescribing is common in NHS and private practice, especially when there’s strong professional consensus that the treatment is appropriate and beneficial for a specific patient.
Example: A medication originally licensed for type 2 diabetes might also be prescribed for weight loss, based on published evidence, clinical guidelines, and expert experience — even if weight loss isn’t yet listed in the original licence.
How Medicine Licensing Works (UK & EU)
Before a medicine is licensed for any use, it must go through multiple phases of clinical trials and rigorous safety reviews by official bodies like:
- MHRA – Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (UK)
- EMA – European Medicines Agency (EU)
If successful, a marketing authorisation is issued, confirming the medicine can be used for specific conditions. The licence includes:
- Approved uses and patient groups
- Safe dosage and usage instructions
- Side effects, warnings, and interactions
- Storage and handling guidance
All this information is outlined in the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) provided with every medicine.
Why Off-Label Use Happens
Off-label prescribing is guided by clinical judgement, patient safety, and often supported by:
- National or international clinical guidelines (e.g. NICE, ADA, Endocrine Society)
- Published research studies and peer-reviewed journals
- Experience from frontline practice (NHS, private, hospital)
Prescribers may consider off-label use when:
- A treatment is proven effective in practice, but not yet officially licensed for a newer use
- The licensed alternatives are unsuitable or unavailable
- There’s strong safety and monitoring infrastructure in place
➡️ Important: Off-label does not mean unlicensed. These are licensed medicines being used in a slightly different context — with informed consent, oversight, and a clinical rationale.
Our Commitment to You
At Weight Loss Injection, patient trust is at the core of everything we do. That means:
- Clear communication: If your treatment involves an off-label medicine, we’ll tell you upfront and explain why.
- Evidence-based prescribing: We only support off-label use when there’s clinical backing and the benefits outweigh the risks.
- Safety-first approach: All prescriptions are reviewed by UK-registered healthcare professionals and governed by GPhC, MHRA, and NICE-aligned frameworks.
- Informed choice: We will provide the relevant product leaflet and give you the opportunity to ask questions at any stage.
Need to Know More?
If you have questions about your treatment, off-label use, or just want peace of mind — we’re here to help.
info@weightlossinjection.co.uk