Clarification on NHS Access to Mounjaro (Tirzepatide)
We are aware that recent media coverage has reported the availability of Mounjaro through the NHS.
However, it is essential to understand that access is strictly limited and not available for general or cosmetic weight loss purposes.
The NHS is still putting the new service in place. Only a very small number of people will meet the strict criteria, and those that do will be invited directly.
YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE ONLY IF YOU MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
Ages 18 years or older
Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40+, or 37.5+ if you are from a Black, Asian or other minority ethnic background
Diagnosed with FOUR or more weight-related health conditions, such as:
- Type II Diabetes
- High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
- Heart Disease
- Sleep Apnoea, or similar conditions
Help Us Prioritise Medical Need
Please do not use online request forms or telephone lines to request weight-loss medication, be assured we will get in touch if and when you qualify.
Contacting the surgery will not speed up access to the medicine and increases our administrative workload which may delay care for everyone.