Weight Management Certificate Service

Professional Certification to Support Weight Management Treatment

If you are considering a weight management programme or treatment, you may be required to provide evidence of your Body Mass Index (BMI), weight, height, and blood pressure measurements.

At Hickey's Pharmacy, our trained pharmacy team can provide a Weight Management Certificate following a private consultation and assessment. This certificate can be used to support consultations with online doctor services or other healthcare providers involved in your weight management journey.

What is Included?

During your appointment, a member of our pharmacy team will:

Measure and record your height
Measure and record your weight
Calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI)
Measure your blood pressure
Discuss the results with you
Provide a signed Weight Management Certificate

The service is carried out in a private consultation room and usually takes approximately 15 minutes.

Who Is This Service For?

This service may be suitable if you:

Are considering prescription weight management medication
Need documented BMI and blood pressure measurements
Have been asked by an online doctor or healthcare provider to provide evidence of eligibility for treatment
Want to better understand your current weight and health measurements

Our pharmacists can also provide advice on healthy lifestyle changes, nutrition, exercise, and support services that may help you achieve your health goals.

Why Are BMI and Blood Pressure Important?

Body Mass Index (BMI) is often used alongside other health information to assess whether weight management treatment may be appropriate.

Blood pressure monitoring is an important part of ensuring any treatment is suitable and safe for you.

Recording these measurements accurately helps healthcare professionals make informed decisions about your care.

Before Your Appointment

To help ensure accurate results:

Wear light clothing where possible
Remove heavy outerwear before weighing
Avoid strenuous exercise immediately before your appointment as this may affect your blood pressure reading
Bring any information provided by your healthcare provider or online doctor service

Service Fee

Weight Management Certificate Service: €10

What Happens Next?

Following your assessment, you will receive your Weight Management Certificate, which can be used during consultations with healthcare providers assessing your suitability for weight management treatment.

If appropriate, your pharmacist can also advise on additional pharmacy services that may support your health and wellbeing.