Following the recent NICE Technology Appraisal (TA) on the use of Mounjaro (tirzepatide) for weight management, we know practices may be receiving increased queries from patients.
Accessing Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) in Gloucestershire
Tirzepatide (Mounjaro™) is a weight loss drug that was approved by the National Institute for Health and Care and Excellence (NICE) in the UK on 23 December 2024.
We are anticipating guidance from NHS England which will help us implement our plans to prescribe this drug to people with the greatest clinical need in a safe and effective way, alongside a reduced-calorie diet, increased physical activity and psychological support.
nhsglos.nhs.uk/your-health-services/healthy-communities/weight-loss-medication
The medication is not currently available for weight loss via prescription from GP practices, so please do not contact your surgery to ask for it.