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Printable discussion sheet

Doctor discussion sheet generator

Pick the prompts you want to use for a UK GP, specialist, or pharmacist appointment about peptides or GLP-1 medicines. Print the result or save as PDF. No data leaves your browser.

Your name (optional, on printout only)

Appointment date (optional)

Topic (e.g. starting Wegovy, switching from Saxenda, side effects on Mounjaro)

Questions to ask

About the prescriber

What is your full name and registration number (GMC / NMC / GPhC)?
What's your scope of practice and how often do you prescribe this medicine?
If you're not available, who do I contact?

About the medicine

Which specific medicine (brand and active ingredient) will I be prescribed?
Is this within the UK licensed indication, or off-label?
If off-label, what's your clinical reasoning and how is it documented?
What's the typical dose schedule and titration plan?
Which pharmacy will dispense it?

About me

Given my medical history, is there anything that makes this less appropriate?
Should I have baseline blood tests before starting? Which ones?
Are there interactions with my other medicines or supplements?
If I'm of reproductive age — what's the contraception plan and washout for pregnancy?

About risks

What are the common side effects?
What are the rare but serious side effects?
What symptoms mean I should stop the medicine and contact you?
What symptoms mean I should call 111 or 999?

About expectations

What outcome can I realistically expect, and over what timescale?
How will we know if it's working?
What's the plan if it isn't working at 12–16 weeks?
How long can I stay on this?

About logistics

How often will we meet for follow-up?
How do I escalate side effects between appointments?
What does this cost monthly, including consultations and the medicine?
What's the policy if I want to stop?

Symptoms to mention

Nausea or vomiting
Constipation
Diarrhoea
Abdominal pain (location? radiating?)
Reflux / heartburn
Injection-site reaction
Headache or visual changes
Fatigue or low mood
Hypoglycaemia signs (sweating, shaking, confusion)
Right-upper-quadrant pain
Severe upper-abdominal pain radiating to the back
Allergic-type reaction (swelling, hives, breathing difficulty)

Things to disclose

Prescription medicines I'm currently taking
Over-the-counter medicines and supplements
Recent / planned pregnancy
Breastfeeding
History of pancreatitis
History of gallbladder disease
History of thyroid conditions (especially MTC or MEN-2)
Mental-health history (depression, anxiety, eating disorders)
Diabetes or pre-diabetes
Cardiovascular conditions
Renal or hepatic conditions
Alcohol intake
Smoking
Other healthcare providers I see (specialist, dentist, etc.)

Red flags / commitments

I will not buy unlicensed peptides online or via social media DMs.
I will not buy ‘compounded’ GLP-1s from clinics that won't name the prescriber and pharmacy.
I will not double-dose or push the titration faster than agreed.
I will report adverse events on Yellow Card.
I will stop the medicine and contact you if I develop severe abdominal pain, severe vomiting, signs of pancreatitis, or signs of severe allergic reaction.

Important

This sheet is a personal preparation aid. It is not a clinical record. Bring it to your appointment but don’t expect the prescriber to copy from it into your notes. For any genuine medical emergency, call 999.

Related

Full ‘what to ask your prescriber’ reference →
‘What to ask your pharmacist’ reference →
GLP-1 Centre — questions for your doctor →
Symptom escalation guide →

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