Mounjaro (tirzepatide) – Who Can Get It on the NHS?

We've had many questions about Mounjaro, the new weight loss injection. Here's what you need to know:
Surgeries in Herts and West Essex are not able to supply this at present as we are awaiting further information and guidance from Herts and West Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB). But when it does become available there are strict criteria regarding eligibility for patients. Please read the information below:

Mounjaro is currently only available on the NHS for a small group of patients, under strict criteria:

You must be:
1. 18 or over
2. Have a BMI of 40+

  or Have a BMI of 37.5+ (if you’re from a Black, Asian or other minority ethnic background)
AND
3. Have 4 or more weight-related health conditions (e.g. type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnoea, heart disease)

It's initially being prescribed by specialist hospital clinics, and will be rolled out in gradual stages to GPs from late June 2025 onwards – but only for people who meet the above criteria. 

 

 

Privately it is available for people 18 and over and with BMI 30 plus or BMI 27-30 and with a weight-related health condition such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, pre-diabetes or heart problems.

Thank you for helping us keep our lines clear for those who need medical care.

 

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