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Weight Management 4 min2026-04-04

Personalised weight loss in the Netherlands: the new approach

Discover why more and more Dutch people are choosing personalised weight management programmes via compounding pharmacies. Affordable, effective and under medical supervision.

Why standard diets don't work

We all know the drill: try the latest diet, stick with it for a few weeks, and then fall back into old patterns. Research shows that 95% of diets don't work in the long run.

Why? Because every body is different. What works for your neighbour may not work for you. Factors like metabolism, hormone levels, genetics and lifestyle mean there is no one-size-fits-all solution.

The personalised approach

Personalised weight management starts with your body. A doctor assesses your full health profile — weight, BMI, medical history, current medication, allergies — and designs a programme specifically for you.

This programme is prepared by a licensed compounding pharmacy in the Netherlands. The dosage, composition and formulation are precisely tailored to your needs.

What does it cost?

Many people assume personalised care must be expensive. The opposite is true:

Branded productsCompounding
Price€300-400/monthFrom €155/month
DosageStandardPersonalised
Savings/yearUp to €2,940

How do you get started?

  • Complete a short health questionnaire at magistra.health (takes 5 minutes)
  • An independent BIG-registered doctor assesses your profile
  • You're matched with a licensed compounding pharmacy
  • Your personalised programme is delivered to your door
  • Safety and quality

  • All pharmacies are **BIG-registered**
  • All doctors are **independent and registered**
  • All preparations meet **European Pharmacopoeia standards**
  • Your health data is processed **GDPR-compliantly** and hosted in the EU
  • Get started today: magistra.health/nl/patient/start


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