Mohamed Asghar

Independent Pharmacist Prescriber MRPharmS
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About

Mohamed Asghar is an Independent Pharmacist Prescriber and Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (MRPharmS), with a dedicated specialist interest in weight loss and obesity management. He combines his clinical prescribing expertise with a deep understanding of the physiological and lifestyle factors that influence a patient's weight management journey.

Mohamed is experienced in assessing patient eligibility, selecting appropriate treatments, and guiding individuals through structured dose progression — always with a focus on safety, tolerance, and sustainable outcomes. He plays an active role in supporting patients through side effect management and routine health monitoring, helping them stay engaged and confident throughout their programme.

His approach is both evidence-led and deeply personal — recognising that effective weight management requires not just the right prescription, but the right level of clinical support at every stage of the process.

Specialisms

Metabolic Health
Lifestyle

Articles Written By

Mohamed Asghar

Weight Loss
5 min read
Mounjaro vs Wegovy: Which Injection is Best for Weight Loss?
You’re not imagining it – more people than ever are asking about weight loss injections and wondering which option is the more brilliant first move...
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Weight Loss
2 min read
7-Day Transition Plan Moving from Mounjaro to Wegovy
Switching from one GLP-1 medication to another can feel overwhelming. It might not be as simple as a quick switch when you’ve been on Mounjaro and your provider...
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Articles Reviewed By

Mohamed Asghar

Weight Loss
8 min read
Insulin resistance: the most overlooked driver of weight gain
Insulin is the hormone responsible for moving glucose (sugar) from the bloodstream into the body's cells, where it's used for energy or stored for later...
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Weight Loss
6 min read
Weight stigma: why being told to 'just try harder' makes weight harder to lose
For anyone who has ever been told that losing weight is simply a matter of willpower — and felt, all the same, that something...
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Saxenda
6 min read
The Side Effects of Saxenda You Should Be Aware Of
The side effects of Saxenda you should be aware of include common digestive symptoms, injection site irritation, headaches, and rarer but more serious...
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Saxenda
7 min read
How Much Weight Can You Lose on Saxenda in One Month?
How much weight you can lose on Saxenda in one month depends on your starting weight, dose progression, diet, activity levels and how your body responds...
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