We know that a number of our patients are seeking injections for weight loss privately. We wanted to highlight a recent FSRH update regarding contraception. https://fsrh.org/Common/Uploaded%20files/documents/Patient-information-GLP-1-agonists-and-contraception.pdf ▶️ I am taking the pill. Will using a GLP-1 agonist affect my contraception? This depends on the type of GLP-1 agonist that you are using. If you are using tirzepatide you should use a barrier method of contraception (e.g. condoms) in addition to your pill for four weeks after starting the medication, and for four weeks after any increase in dose. This is because tirzepatide works slightly differently to the other GLP-1 agonists. Alternatively, you may wish to consider another (non-oral) method of contraception whilst using tirzepatide. There is currently no evidence that semaglutide, exenatide, liraglutide, dulaglutide or lixisenatide reduce the effectiveness of oral contraception (i.e. the combined pill, or the progestogen only pill/ “mini-pill”). ▶️ Can I take a GLP-1 agonist during pregnancy? It is important to use effective contraception whilst taking a GLP-1 agonist, as these medications should not be used in pregnancy. If you become pregnant whilst taking one of these medications it is important to discuss this with your doctor. GLP-1 agonists should also be avoided for a number of weeks prior to a planned pregnancy.
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Christmas Opening Hours
Christmas Opening hours.
- Monday 23rd December - OPEN*
- Tuesday 24th December - OPEN*
- Wednesday 25th December - CLOSED
- Thursday 26th December - CLOSED
- Friday 27th December - OPEN*
*Victoria Way and Park View surgeries will be closed during the afternoon of 23rd and for full days of the 24th and 27th December. Lavender Grove will close on 24th December afternoon. Any patients usually based at these sites can use nearby surgeries or call 01904 404100 8am to 6pm as usual.
- Monday 30th December - OPEN*
- Tuesday 31st December - OPEN*
- Wednesday 1st January - CLOSED
- Thursday 2nd January - OPEN*
- Friday 3rd January - OPEN*
*Lavender Grove and Park View surgeries will close during the afternoons of 30th December and 31st December. Victoria Way will be closed all day on Monday 30th. Lavender Grove will close during the afternoon on Thursday 2nd January. Lavender Grove and Park View surgeries will both be closed on Friday 3rd Jan.
We ask that patients who need repeat prescriptions to be processed and prepared before Christmas, request these ASAP.
A reminder that our usual opening hours are 8am to 6pm. Our surgery sites close 12.15-12.45pm but phone lines remain open during this time.
