Clinical Governance at Medicspot

We help people achieve sustainable, evidence-based weight loss underpinned by strong clinical governance.

All services are clinician-led, compliant with UK regulations, and reviewed regularly for safety, accuracy, and patient wellbeing.

Every patient completes a detailed, clinician-designed health assessment covering:

• Medical history, BMI, and current medication
• Lifestyle, mental health, and contraindications
• Screening for eating disorders and other exclusion criteria

No treatment is prescribed without this assessment being reviewed by a UK-registered independent prescriber.

Before prescribing any GLP-1 medication, Medicspot clinicians review each patient’s NHS Summary Care Record (SCR) to verify:

• Current medication list
• Allergy and contraindication status
• Medical history

This step is mandatory for all patients and ensures accuracy and safety in prescribing. Usually, we can access this electronically from your GP practice via NHS internal systems (known as the NHS spine); if we cannot access your record in this way, we’ll request you to obtain a copy from your GP practice before we are able to make a prescribing decision.

• Each case is reviewed manually by an independent prescriber experienced in GLP-1 treatment.
• No prescriptions are automated or guaranteed.
• Prescriptions are fulfilled by The Independent Pharmacy (TIP), a GPhC-registered pharmacy.
• Every prescription includes a full audit trail and is subject to regular governance review.

• Monthly clinical check-ins and continuous patient support.
• All side effects or concerns are escalated to our clinical lead, and reported using the Yellow Card process from the MHRA.
• Summary Care Record updates are reviewed periodically. If electronically accessed, this will be reviewed each month, otherwise a repeat request for a print out will be requested based on risk criteria and clinical judgement.
• NHS GP’s are notified of any new prescriptions each time a medication is prescribed.

These measures “align with the standards expected of a regulated CQC provider” and to the GPhC prescribing guidelines for these medications.

We do not prescribe GLP-1 medication for individuals with:

• Current, previous or suspected eating disorders
• Unstable mental health or suicidal ideation or self harm
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Medical conditions which can be worsened or cause significant side effects
• Outside of the age range for the medications’ licence

Our systems automatically block these cases to ensure safety and compliance.

• ID and full-body photo verification for every patient
• AI-manipulated or edited images trigger manual review
• Assessment answers cannot be changed after submission
• Exclusion criteria cannot be bypassed

We focus on behaviour change and ongoing support, not quick fixes.
Each patient receives:

• A 16-week behaviour-change programme developed by Dr Adam Abbs GP with Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist Mei Wan
• Weekly health-coach check-ins
• Monthly medical reviews
• Education on nutrition, sleep, stress, and physical activity
• End-of-programme guidance for safely coming off medication

Medicspot operates under UK clinical and data-protection guidance:

• Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) – data-protection compliance
• NICE / MHRA – evidence and guidance we follow for treatment suitability

Additionally, our prescribing partner is registered by – and subject to the regulations of – the following organisations:

• Care Quality Commission (CQC) – oversight of clinical standards
• General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) – pharmacy regulation

We believe transparency builds trust. That’s why:

• Every prescription has a clinical audit trail.
• No prescriber is financially incentivised to issue medication.
• We regularly audit prescribing outcomes and update clinical policy accordingly.
• We gain consent for communication with your NHS GP before treatment starts

For governance enquiries, contact help@medicspot.co.uk.

This article is for general information only and should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions. Medic Spot Limited has used all reasonable care in compiling the information but makes no warranty as to its accuracy. Consult a doctor or other healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. In the event of an emergency, please call 999 for immediate assistance.

There is no guarantee of a specific weight loss medication being prescribed. Clinicians will review your online questionnaire alongside other independently validated medical information about you and will recommend the most appropriate weight loss treatments for you based on your answers. In some cases, the clinicians may contact you for additional information. See Terms of Service for more information.