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Mohamed Asghar
Independent Pharmacist Prescriber MRPharmS
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
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Eligibility and assessment
4 min read
Are BMI thresholds different for different ethnic backgrounds?
Yes. NICE lowers the BMI cut-offs by 2.5 points for several family backgrounds, because health risk rises at a lower BMI. What the numbers are and why.
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Eligibility and assessment
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What BMI do you need for weight management treatment?
In the UK, clinically supervised weight management is generally considered from a BMI of 30, or from 27.5 where you also have a weight-related health condition.
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