At myBMI, patients come first. That’s why all our content is created under strict guidelines, ensuring it is safe, trustworthy, and clinically accurate. We’re committed to providing information that supports your health and well-being while adhering to all guidelines for the safe prescribing of medication in the United Kingdom.
Patient-first: Your health comes before anything else. We don’t push medicines or treatments; instead, we provide consultations, guidance, and advice. If treatment is right for you, our clinicians will issue a prescription only after a complete clinical assessment.
Clinically reviewed: All content is carefully reviewed by a qualified clinician before going live and checked again regularly or sooner if new evidence or guidance emerges.
Transparent and balanced: We present the facts clearly, including the benefits, risks, and uncertainties, so that you can make informed decisions. There is no hype, no hidden catches.
Evidence-led: Every claim we make is backed by trusted, authoritative sources. We never exaggerate or misrepresent the data.
Accountable: Each page clearly shows when it was written, reviewed, and last updated, as well as who reviewed it.
We do not sell medicines. We advise patients, carefully review their consultations, and only provide prescriptions if they are clinically appropriate. Prescription-only medicines are never advertised to the public. They are recommended only after a medical consultation and when a clinician determines them suitable.
Clear explanations: We outline your options, the likely benefits, and possible side effects in plain, easy-to-understand language.
No hype: We avoid exaggerated claims or promotional language, for example, we will never call a medicine “the best.”
Responsible communication: We never use wording that suggests impulse buying or promotes discounts on prescription-only medicines (POMs).
Holistic options: Where appropriate, we discuss non-medicine approaches (such as lifestyle changes) alongside treatment options.
Realistic expectations: We are honest about what treatment can and cannot do, and we never promise guaranteed results.
Safety first: We provide clear safety guidance, highlight warning signs, and advise when urgent or in-person care may be needed.
Balanced information: We give you the whole picture, benefits, risks, and uncertainties so that you can make informed choices.
Open and transparent: Every clinical claim is backed by trusted evidence, and we link to our sources so you can see them too.
No spin: We report research findings exactly as they are, including study size, treatment details, and limitations.
Independent content: Our information is created independently of suppliers. If there’s any financial relationship, we make that clear on the page.
Your privacy is protected: We treat your health data as sensitive information under UK GDPR and safeguard it at all times.
| Step | What we do | Who is responsible |
| 1. Scope & intent | Define the patient need, risks, and regulatory guidance. | Lead medical editors, Clinicians |
| 2. Evidence gathering | Source the latest guidance, BNF entries and high-quality reviews. Capture citations with dates and permalinks. | Medical writer / Clinician |
| 3. Drafting | Plain English copy with balanced risks/benefits, inclusion of nonmedicinal options, and clear safety advice. | Medical writer |
| 4. Clinical review | Independent clinical check for accuracy, suitability, and patient safety. Amendments tracked. | GPhC registered pharmacist (independent prescriber where applicable) |
| 5. Compliance check | Verification against GPhC distance selling guidance, MHRA/ASA rules on medicines advertising and internal style rules. | Clinical governance / Compliance |
| 6. Signoff & publication | Page shows author, reviewer(s), and Written, Reviewed, Last updated dates. | Clinical lead |
| 7. Monitoring & updates | Scheduled review (at least annually) and ad hoc updates when guidance, licensing, safety notices or major studies change. | Content owner |
We aim to uphold all applicable UK rules for online provision of medicines and health information. Our content and services are aligned to the following frameworks:
Where regulations change, we update this policy and affected content promptly.
We provide a clinically guided service with expert medical support. Where appropriate, eligible patients may be considered for prescription treatment to support weight management when other approaches have not been effective.
We never advertise prescription-only weight loss medicines to the public. If treatment is suitable, a prescribing pharmacist will conduct a detailed consultation, reviewing your medical history, potential contraindications, interactions, and monitoring needs. If treatment is not appropriate, we explain why and guide you towards alternative options.
Service over product: We describe our services clearly and avoid language or imagery promoting prescription-only medicines.
Holistic approach: We provide lifestyle and behavioural support alongside any discussion of medicines.
Full transparency: We explain expected benefits, common side effects, rare risks, and any follow-up that may be required.
We only cite reputable, authoritative sources. Typical references include:
On each article, we list the specific sources with links and dates accessed.
If you spot an error, feel something is unclear, or want to suggest an improvement, please get in touch with us. We review all feedback and update pages as needed. Urgent safety concerns are escalated immediately to our clinical governance team.
We monitor these sources for changes and update our materials accordingly.
