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C O M M E R C I A L F E AT U R E

THE NATIONAL MEDICAL WEIGHTLOSS PROGRAMME

deliver solutions, even while their trainin. Alternatively, the NMWLP prescribing
practices are physically closed, service can be used).
allowing you to develop a sustainable
business, both during and post- How much does insurance cost?
coronavirus lockdown. If you complete the NMWLP training you are
Whilst applications like Zoom, guaranteed immediate cover with our preferred
Microsoft Teams and Skype are good insurance partner, Cosmetic Insure (CI). CI use
for general meetings, healthcare has four underwriters. Two of whom cover Saxenda
many considerations which are not and Ozempic. If your existing policy is with one
catered for by these mainstream video of the two who offer cover, then other than a £30
platforms, including patient and HCP admin fee, there are no additional fees to add
identification, data encryption and data cover to prescribe these drugs (subject to annual
storage. After reviewing the “high-level turnover).
principles for good practice in remote If your CI policy is with one of the other
consultations and prescribing”, PriMed underwriters, you will need to call them to
Aesthetic Pharmacy built its own video discuss your options, with policies starting from
consultation software which is available just £585 p.a (subject to annual turnover and
to NMWLP Certified Partners. treatments covered).
QUESTIONS What start-up support will I get?
Is training available online? We provide all the help you need with marketing
Training is delivered by Dr Matt materials and resources, including access to
Capehorn and Sandy Green via two customisable branded documentation and
six-hour live streamed webinars. social media templates. You will become part
of a dedicated online clinic locator and get
What is included in the training? access to the UK’s first community of HCPs who
Training manuals and support are supporting each other to tackle obesity.
materials are posted to Uniquely, this means that you are not alone, and
delegates in advance of the Certified Partners can learn from one another,
training days. and we can grow as a community.
Training will cover the
epidemiology and physiology WHAT DELEGATES SAY
of obesity, understanding fat “Amazing product. Amazing training. Amazing
cells, metabolism and appetite support. I would gladly recommend it to any of
regulation, as well as weight my colleagues.” – Dr Xavier Goodarzian
loss interventions. The
pharmacotherapy of various “I’m proud to be a Certified Partner of the
prescription medicines used NMWLP. Comprehensive education backed by
for medically-supervised excellent support.” – Susan Young.
weight loss (including
Saxenda and Ozempic), “The training is in-depth, clinically evidenced and
are covered, as well as the presented by experts in obesity. One of the best
MHRA’s off-label use of training I have attended, and I highly recommend
medicines, prescribers’ it. The after-support is second to none from the
responsibilities, and best whole NMWLP team.” – Lou Sommereux. AM
practice for offering
remote consultation Find out more: nmwlp.co.uk
services.

Can dentists and non-
prescribing nurses train
with you?
Training is available
exclusively to registered
HCPs including doctors,
dentists, prescribing
pharmacists, nurse
prescribers and nurses
(who must work with a
prescriber who attends the

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