Weight Loss Treatment – Mounjaro (Tirzepatide)
Prescriptions for Mounjaro jabs, to help people lose weight, will be available at some GP surgeries in England from today - but only for those who meet very strict criteria.
NHS England says while the long-term plan is for the jabs to be more widely available, a staggered approach is needed to reach those most at need, manage GPs' workload and NHS resources.
In Hampshire and the Isle of Wight around 1,000 people currently qualify for the medication based on national eligibility criteria – the ICB are working to set up services quickly however this will NOT be available locally until September / Octobe r – therefore please don’t contact the surgery just yet, as we will be unable to help currently.
Full qualifying criteria is a BMI of 40 or greater and FOUR or MORE of the following diagnosed health conditions:
- type 2 diabetes
- Hypertension
- Cardiovascular disease
- Obstructive sleep apnoea
- Dyslipidaemia
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