Medical weight-loss programme for women

ViaSlim is a doctor-led weight-loss programme in Switzerland that combines modern medication with medical care, nutrition coaching and health coaching.

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We are a licensed medical centre for obesity medicine and support you not only digitally but also in person in Zurich.

ViaSlim combines the best of two worlds: a medical clinic and digital care. 

Available in person: We are not just an online platform. ViaSlim also offers in-person consultations in Zurich, for example for medical assessments or when your health insurance requires it.

Modern care without unnecessary travel: Many appointments can conveniently take place by video or digitally. That way you get quick support in everyday life without having to travel to a clinic every time.

An interdisciplinary team instead of a single appointment: You are supported by a team: doctors, nutrition coaches and health coaches. So you don't just get a prescription, but a sustainable strategy for nutrition, behaviour and long-term habits.

Our weight-loss programme offers you comprehensive care that goes far beyond the medication alone:

‍Appetite-reducing medication: Acts specifically on your sense of hunger and replicates your satiety hormones, so you feel full for longer and avoid cravings.

Discreet medication delivery: Your medication is delivered reliably and safely straight to your door – convenient and discreet.

Medical consultations: Through continuous medical care we make sure the medication works optimally. If you have questions or possible side effects, our medical team is available at any time to respond quickly and support you.

Individual nutrition coaching: Alongside the medical care, our nutrition coaches accompany you on your weight-loss journey and offer tailored support with your diet and lifestyle

Access to the ViaSlim app: With the free ViaSlim app you always have your entire weight-loss programme in your pocket, 100 % digital, secure and simple.

Direct contact with your treatment team:
Chat function for quick questions
Video consultations with doctors, nutrition coaches and health coaches
All appointments and recommendations clearly in one place

Your progress at a glance, any time
Documentation of your development
Smart features such as real-time meal recognition
Your weight data always in view

Holistic support
Our health coaches and nutrition coaches guide you with a scientifically based learning curriculum developed specifically for sustainable weight loss – step by step and at your own pace.

Motivation & community
As a ViaSlim participant you have access to our exclusive community. Share experiences with like-minded people, celebrate successes and stay motivated even in difficult phases. Together it's easier to keep going 

The result: A genuine all-round package that supports you medically, emotionally and in everyday life – so you reach your goals sustainably and with the right support.

There is no minimum contract period, which means you can cancel at any time before your next payment. We will stop all future payments and orders.

The ViaSlim weight-loss programme delivers significantly better results than taking the medication on its own. The reason lies in the comprehensive care and support the programme provides. Studies show that people who receive regular medical advice, health coaching and a supportive community in addition to medication lose significantly more weight than those who use the medication alone. With ViaSlim you don't just get the medication, but also the structured support to achieve long-term success and maximise your weight loss.

There is no minimum contract period, which means you can cancel at any time before your next payment. We will stop all future payments and orders.

At ViaSlim you have two transparent models, depending on whether your health insurance covers the treatment or you prefer to pay yourself.

1. The basic insurance model (via your health insurance)
   This model is suitable for you if you have a BMI above 28 and meet the medical requirements.
   What is covered?
   In-person and video consultations with doctors during the treatment
   Nutrition coaching sessions
   These services are billed via your basic insurance.
   Important:
   For cost coverage, a one-off in-person consultation in Zurich (Asylstrasse 104) is usually required. If you are eligible, we handle the request for cost approval of the medication with your health insurance for you, you don't need to do anything.
   
   
2. The self-pay model
   Start now with Switzerland's best-value weight-loss programme, only 225 CHF per month including medication. No hidden costs – prescription, medical care, shipping & dose increases* included

‍How it works: After your first payment and the start of the programme, you will be charged 225 CHF every 28 days. The medication is delivered straight to your home. There is no minimum term; you can cancel your next order at any time before the next payment date.

*Please note that this applies to the standard dosing schedule. Doctors may prescribe a higher dose if you have already taken the medication before. If you wish to increase your dose (if well tolerated and with medical approval), additional costs may apply.

Your health comes first for us. That is why we offer all our patients in the self-pay model a 28-day money-back guarantee for starting our treatment plan as part of the weight-loss programme – in case you cannot continue due to side effects or a change in your health situation. To avoid wasting medication and ensure responsible use, the guarantee applies under the following conditions:

- It applies exclusively to the starter treatment plan; a refund is not possible for higher dose levels.

- The guarantee only applies if you have to stop the treatment because of side effects or for medical reasons.

The refund request must:

- Be submitted within 28 days of your first prescription order

- And reach us before your second scheduled delivery is shipped

The guarantee can be used once per patient. If you think you qualify, simply contact our support team – we will guide you sensitively through the next steps.

Health insurance covers the cost of modern weight-loss medication only under clearly defined medical conditions.

Coverage of the medication is possible if:

• your BMI is above 35
  or
• your BMI is above 28 and you have at least one weight-related comorbidity
  e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnoea or elevated blood lipids 

Also important: In these cases an in-person consultation in Zurich (Asylstrasse 104) is required

Best of all: ViaSlim takes care of everything: We check your eligibility, compile all the necessary documents and handle the entire cost-approval process for you. You are guided step by step throughout

After you complete the medical questionnaire on our website, our system reviews your answers to confirm your eligibility for our programme. If the result is positive, your journey with ViaSlim can begin! You book your first appointment with your doctor by video consultation. We also recommend a blood test, which you can have done at one of our many lab centres across Switzerland or at your GP.

No, a special scale is not strictly necessary. We do, however, recommend using a modern body-composition scale so that your progress can be assessed as accurately and individually as possible.

Why a body-composition scale makes sense: Such a scale measures not only your weight but also other values such as body fat, muscle mass and water percentage. This information helps our treatment team assess your progress on a sound medical basis and adjust your therapy optimally where needed.

Our recommendation from ViaSlim: You are of course welcome to use your own scale. Optionally, we also offer you a modern Withings smart scale for a one-off 149 CHF. It transfers your measurements automatically, with seamless integration into your treatment record. The scale is yours to keep and can be used after the programme too
The scale is not a must, but a clear advantage for even more individual care and a better medical assessment of your progress.

If the prescription medication is not suitable for you, we refund the amount immediately. You can end the programme at any time.

Only if you are interested in our basic insurance model and have a family-doctor or HMO model with your health insurance. In that case we need a referral from your GP. You can still register with us beforehand: after registration you receive a form from us that you can send to your GP. With a telephone model («Telmed»), you would need to ask your insurer in advance to approve the referral to us (focus: obesity medicine). Many policies, however, include free choice of doctor, so you can simply book an appointment with us directly, either online or by phone

Yes, to take part in the ViaSlim programme we need a recent laboratory test including, among other things, a full blood count, lipid profile, TSH and HbA1c, and it must not be older than six months.

The laboratory test can be carried out by your GP and the results then sent to viaslim@hin.ch. Alternatively, we offer a blood draw at one of our partner locations. You can find our partner locations at: https://booking.mymediservice.ch/viaslim/

Please let us know at least 24 hours in advance if you want to cancel or reschedule your appointment. This allows us to offer the slot to other patients.

You can easily cancel via:

📞 Phone: +41 79 604 9843

📧 E-mail: care@viaslim.ch

💻 Directly in your mobile app

Appointments that are not cancelled in time or missed without notice are charged a no-show fee. This flat-rate compensation is currently CHF 50.– for nutrition coaching and health coaching appointments, and CHF 75.– for medical consultations.

We currently still have treatment slots available. If you urgently need advice, don't hesitate to contact us directly – we will help you as quickly as possible.

At ViaSlim, appointments are allocated in several steps to make sure you receive the best possible care: before you can book your initial consultation, we ask you to enter your details via our quiz at onboarding.viaslim.ch. This helps us check your eligibility for the therapy and offer you an optimal treatment plan.

1. After a successful eligibility check: you can book an appointment for your initial consultation directly via our digital booking form.

2. Free initial phone consultation: if you have questions beforehand, you can book a no-obligation initial consultation with our care team at any time. Feel free to write to us at support@viaslim.ch.

3. Booking in the mobile app: after registering, you can also manage and book your appointments directly in our ViaSlim app – conveniently and flexibly from anywhere.

Patients in the basic insurance model are billed via basic insurance, just like any other visit to a doctor in Switzerland. The services are invoiced directly to your health insurance.

In the self-pay model, you can conveniently pay online by credit card. As a subscription service, we make sure you never have to worry about running out of medication. After you register, we charge your card at regular intervals, depending on the treatment prescribed. Your medication is delivered by our shipping partner, so you don't need to worry about delivery.

After your first payment and the shipping of your order, your next payment is charged automatically 28 days later to ensure continuous supply. For every further order on your prescription, payment is charged every 28 days. If you need to postpone your next payment, contact our team via the contact form.

You can cancel at any time before your next payment. We will stop all future payments and orders. Please note that processing can take 1–2 days. To make sure your subscription is cancelled in time, please let our team know a few days before your next payment date if you wish to cancel.

Our partner pharmacy sends your medication every month directly to your home or to an address of your choice. We ship in refrigerated packaging to maintain the cold chain of your medication.

As soon as you have completed the medical questionnaire and had your initial consultation with one of our doctors. If the doctor determines that the treatment is suitable for you and no further questions remain, you receive your treatment plan. Once you have reviewed and confirmed your plan, your order is sent to the pharmacy. Our partner pharmacy packs your medication and usually ships it to our patients as quickly as possible.