Weight management costs in the Netherlands 2026: what do you really pay?
An honest comparison of the costs of weight management programmes in the Netherlands. From dietitians to branded products to compounding — what does it really cost?
What does weight loss cost in the Netherlands?
If you're serious about losing weight, you want to know what it costs. Here's an honest overview of the options in the Netherlands in 2026.
The options compared
| Option | Cost per month | Personalised | Medically supervised |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dietitian | €50-100 | Partly | No |
| Online programme (Noom etc.) | €30-60 | No | No |
| Gym + PT | €100-200 | Partly | No |
| Branded products | €300-400 | No | Yes |
| Compounding (Magistra) | From €155 | Yes | Yes |
Why does the price vary so much?
Branded products: €300-400/month
The high price of branded products is driven by:
Compounding: from €155/month
Compounding pharmacies charge less because:
The annual savings
| Branded products | Compounding | Savings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per month | €350 (average) | €155 | €195 |
| Per year | €4,200 | €1,860 | €2,340 |
What do you get for your money at Magistra?
Is cheaper also lower quality?
No. The active ingredients in compounded preparations are identical to those in branded products. The difference is in the packaging and the brand — not in the efficacy.
All preparations are made by BIG-registered pharmacists, checked according to European Pharmacopoeia standards, and inspected by the IGJ.
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