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Weight Loss Service
With Hollowood Chemists, you get more than just weight loss medication. Start or continue your weight loss journey and get prescription weight loss treatment, including weight loss injections and tablets, plus free ongoing pharmacist care and guidance.
One of our pharmacists will review your consultation and prescribe a treatment if suitable.
Your Weight Goals, Backed by Proven Expertise
Start your weight loss journey with expert pharmacist support and clinically approved treatments. Our personalised weight loss service includes a consultation, BMI assessment, and access to prescription medications such as Mounjaro and Wegovy, helping you achieve sustainable results safely and confidently.
From online weight loss consultation UK appointments to in-pharmacy reviews, we deliver weight loss treatment UK support with personalised plans, prescription weight loss service options, and guidance around side effects of weight loss injections for safer, more sustainable results.
Why Choose Hollowood Chemists?
Our period delay service provides confidential, pharmacist-led care for people looking to temporarily delay their period. During your consultation, we assess your health, current medicines and personal circumstances before deciding whether treatment is suitable for you
Personalised Assessment
Your pharmacist checks your medical history and suitability before supplying treatment
Trusted
Support
Receive clear advice about your prescribed medicine, potential side effects, timing and contraception
Why Choose Our Medication Weight Loss Service?
Our medication weight loss service helps patients access safe, effective weight loss treatment with expert guidance, tailored consultations, and ongoing support designed around healthier habits, confidence, and realistic long-term progress.
Personal
Weight Guidance
Dedicated support with healthy lifestyle advice, regular reviews, and prescription treatment recommendations.
Safe
Injection Support
Professional guidance on weight loss injections UK treatments, dosage schedules, and safe administration techniques.
What You Can Expect From Us
Our Weight Loss Treatment Service combines clinically supervised weight loss care with trusted medication support for eligible patients. We provide Mounjaro and Wegovy Weight Loss Injections, personalised reviews, BMI assessments, and practical wellbeing advice through our private weight loss clinic near me service across the North West UK
Simple Steps for Period Delay
Our period delay consultation is confidential, straightforward and convenient,
whether completed online or in branch
ENQUIRY &
CONSULTATION
Complete a short consultation with details about your health and expected period.
CLINICAL
REVIEW
A pharmacist reviews your medical history, current medicines and suitability for treatment.
START
TREATMENT
If appropriate, you will be supplied with norethisterone tablets and clear instructions for use.
ONGOING
SUPPORT
Follow the advice provided and contact your pharmacist if you have any concerns during treatment.
How It Works
Period Delay Treatment Prices
All prices include a complimentary consultation and clinical assessment
| Duration & Quantity | Norethisterone 5mg Tablets |
|---|---|
| 10 Days (30 Tablets) | £15.99 |
| 17 Days (60 Tablets) | £21.99 |
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*% of people that lost 5% or more of initial body weight in clinical trials (see here for Mounjaro and Wegovy). ** After 72 weeks. *** After 68 weeks. **** There is comparable weight loss between Wegovy Tablets and Injection (OASIS 4 Phase 3b Trial (NEJM, September 2025)). Individual results may vary significantly from clinical trial evidence.
How It Works
Take the first step towards a healthier you with trusted weight loss services from Hollowood Chemists.
Understanding Period Delay Treatment
| Medicine | Norethisterone |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Temporary postponement of menstruation |
| Usual licensed regimen | Norethisterone 5mg, taken three times daily |
| When to start | At least 3 days before your expected period |
| How long | Can be used for up to 17 days under the licensed protocol; your pharmacist will confirm the right duration for you |
| After stopping | A period usually follows within about 3 days of stopping treatment, although this varies between individuals |
| Contraception | Norethisterone is not a contraceptive and does not protect against pregnancy. Use a suitable method of contraception if you do not wish to become pregnant |
| Bleeding/spotting | Norethisterone does not guarantee complete prevention of bleeding or spotting; individual response can vary |
| Brands | Generic norethisterone or Utovlan, depending on availability |
What To Expect
Your period will usually return within about three days of stopping treatment, although timing can vary between individuals. Some spotting or breakthrough bleeding can still occur while you are taking norethisterone, as it does not guarantee complete prevention of bleeding. Norethisterone is intended only for the temporary postponement of menstruation — it is not a contraceptive and will not protect you against pregnancy.
Many patients use this service ahead of holidays, weddings, exams, travel or religious occasions.
When To Take Treatment
The usual licensed regimen is one 5mg tablet taken three times daily, starting at least three days before your expected period. Always follow the instructions provided by your prescriber or pharmacist rather than changing the dose yourself.
How Norethisterone Delays Your Period
Norethisterone is a progestogen medicine used to postpone menstruation. It maintains hormonal support to the lining of the womb, helping to prevent the usual menstrual bleed while you are taking it. It should be started at least three days before your expected period, and a pharmacist consultation will help determine whether this treatment is suitable for you.
Norethisterone 5mg tablets
Utovlan (norethisterone 5mg) packaging
Primolut-N (norethisterone 5mg) tablets — subject to confirmation of current supply, see note above
For more information, see the patient information leaflet on the electronic Medicines Compendium.
Side Effects & Safety
Possible side effects include spotting or irregular bleeding, breast tenderness, headache, nausea, mood changes or fluid retention. Your pharmacist will review your medical history and current medicines before treatment and explain what to expect.
Seek urgent medical attention (call 999 or go to A&E) if you experience symptoms that could indicate a blood clot (venous thromboembolism, VTE), including:
- Swelling, pain, redness or warmth in one leg (usually the calf)
- Sudden breathlessness or rapid breathing
- Sharp chest pain, which may be worse when breathing in
- Coughing up blood
- Sudden severe headache, vision changes, weakness, numbness or slurred speech
You should also contact your pharmacist or GP promptly if you notice unexpected or heavy vaginal bleeding, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), or any other new symptom that concerns you while taking this medicine.
Who Should Not Take This Medicine
Norethisterone is not suitable for everyone. Your pharmacist will assess your individual circumstances during consultation, and treatment may not be appropriate if you have, or have had, any of the following:
- A current or previous blood clot (VTE), such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism
- Significant VTE risk factors, including obesity, recent surgery, prolonged immobility, smoking, or a family history of clotting disorders
- Liver disease or a history of significant liver problems
- Unexplained vaginal bleeding that has not been investigated
- Pregnancy or suspected pregnancy
- A hormone-dependent cancer, such as breast cancer, or certain other reproductive cancers
- Breastfeeding — tell your pharmacist if this applies to you
You should also tell your pharmacist about all other medicines, including hormonal contraception, that you use, as these may affect whether treatment is suitable.
Find Your Nearest Hollowood Chemists
Hollowood Chemists offers period delay consultations both online and in branch,
across our pharmacy network. Use our branch locator to find your nearest pharmacy, or book a private online consultation today.
Period Delay Questions, Answered (FAQs)
Whether you are planning a holiday, wedding, religious trip or another important event, these answers explain how period delay treatment works, who it may suit and how to access professional advice.
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Clinical information
Founder & Pharmacist, Hollowood Chemists, Fellow of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, Chairman of SecurMed & Past President of PGEU Recognised with an MBE in 2013 for services to pharmacy
Clinical information
MPharm, IPresc, MA Law Lead Pharmacist Independent Prescriber Head of Professional Services and Deputy Superintendent
Last reviewed: 14 August 2026
Next review due: August 2027