Honest Review of Juniper for Weight Loss

Overview; TLDR

Juniper are by far not the worst, but they are expensive. Their support options are also quite sluggish – which can cause added anxiety. If you value quick and customised support, look at our top rated options instead.

Consultation & Ordering

The main thing I’ll mention about Juniper is you need to pay upfront, THEN do the consultation. I understand this can be quite daunting if you’re not sure whether you’re eligible or not – particularly as it’s a large upfront cost.

However, it took me no longer than 5 minutes – the consultation form itself was really quick and easy. Part of their process requires that you send a picture of your stomach (no clothes) so I did need to go find a mirror to do that. After that your application is reviewed usually within a few days.

Delivery

I live in Scotland, and Juniper delivered to me using DPD. However, this might have been because the first month’s box is huge!

You don’t just get the medication and peripherals (needles, swabs, sharps box) but also a branded tape measure and set of Bluetooth scales.

Review of Juniper App

The app is probably their main selling point. There’s comprehensive how-to guides and details of what to expect, recorded by one of their pharmacists. You also fill out a questionnaire at the start as to your current knowledge on exercise and diet, which then gives you a level/grade, and suggests plans for upskilling.

For me personally, I found the exercise questions to be quite patronising. They’re heavily weight lifting focused, whereas I’m a swimmer, kayaker, and want to lose weight to get back into adventure sports. Because of this, it assumed I knew next to nothing about exercise – simply because I prefer not to focus on weight lifting.

Review of Juniper Support

One of the main selling points is their clinician support. You can open a chat with them quickly through the app, which in itself is quite easy. However, when promised support that’s what I expect.

In my experience, I messaged a few times questioning the process and really just needing some reassurance. In each case, it took at least 24 hours to get a response (which was usually a copy and paste) leading to more questions and more anxiety.

Re-ordering

You don’t have to manually re-order as it’s a subscription service, so they just take the payment automatically every 4 weeks. The payment schedule is available to view in your online account, and you can pause the subscription if you’d like.

FAQs

Is Juniper a reputable company?

Yes, Juniper is registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), registration number 9011842.

Does Juniper work for weight loss?

Yes, but medically they don’t do anything different to any other weight loss medication provider. There primary difference is their app which you can use to track your progress, view exercise plans and explore recipes.

How much does Juniper weight loss cost?

While you can normally get a discount for the first month, Juniper’s Weight Reset Programme costs an average of £225 per month.

Is Juniper recommended by the NHS?

Yes, it’s one of the longer running providers and has been recommended by NICE to the NHS.

What are the side effects of Juniper injections?

Juniper injections have a number of side effects, but it depends which route you choose. For Mounjaro, the most common side effects are nausea, diarrhoea, indigestion, vomiting, and constipation.

Is Juniper a type of Ozempic?

Juniper offers both WeGovy, which is similar to Ozempic; both are brand names of semaglutide. They also offer Mounjaro, which is a brand name for tirzepatide.

How to be eligible for Juniper?

To be eligible you must complete their consultation; generally those above 30 BMI are eligible, or above 27 BMI with pre-existing conditions.