Common. Complex. Treatable. Weight loss.

Monitored.

Adjustable.

Flexible.

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Real doctors. HPCSA-registered. Every time.

Understanding Weight Loss

Weight loss is hard. You don't have to do it alone.

43%

of adults worldwide are overweight, raising their risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and some cancers.If losing weight has felt like an uphill fight, you're far from alone.

5%

Losing just 5% of your weight can improve your blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar.You don't need to hit your goal weight to feel the benefit. The first steps count.

≈15%

average weight loss in a landmark trial of a weekly doctor-prescribed treatment, alongside lifestyle support.Medical weight loss has moved on. What's possible today looks very different.

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Weight Management Programme

Appetite signalling pathways • Blood sugar-related • Metabolic rate • Weight-related

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What it costs

1

Check your eligibility in 2 minutes, for free. Book your consultation, R900. You are paying for the assessment, not the medicine.

2

Blood tests from R530 if your doctor wants them, paid directly to the pathology lab. Not always needed.

3

Treatment, from R3,600 a month, depending on what your doctor prescribes. Includes preparation by a licensed South African pharmacy, everything you need to take it, and discreet delivery.

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Oryx was founded by South African doctors who wanted to build the kind of care they'd want themselves. Every prescription is still written by a doctor who has assessed you personally.

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FAQs

How does medical weight-loss treatment work?

You start with a free eligibility check, followed by a consultation with a South African doctor. If appropriate, your doctor prescribes and monitors treatment, adjusting your plan as you go.

Am I eligible for a prescription weight-loss programme?

Following your eligibility check, an Oryx doctor will discuss your options during your consultation, based on your health history and goals.

Is prescription weight-loss treatment safe?

When prescribed and monitored by a doctor, it can be used safely in appropriate patients. Safety depends on proper assessment, correct dosing and ongoing review.

How much does the programme cost?

This varies from patient to patient, but anywhere from R3,600 per month as an estimate.

How is this different from buying weight-loss injections online?

Every Oryx treatment is prescribed by a doctor and dispensed through a licensed South African pharmacy, not sold over the counter or on the grey market. Our treatments are tried, tested and trusted.

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