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Mounjaro weight loss jabs now available from GPs

Mounjaro weight loss jabs now available from GPs

Independent23-06-2025
The NHS in England is set to begin a mass rollout of the anti-obesity drug Mounjaro (tirzepatide) on Monday, with GPs allowed to prescribe it for the first time.
The initiative is expected to reach approximately 220,000 severely obese people with multiple health complications across England over the next three years.
Eligibility for the drug includes a body mass index (BMI) over 40 and at least four other obesity-linked health problems, such as type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure.
Leading family doctors have raised concerns about the additional workload and training implications for GPs associated with the new rollout.
Pharmacy experts anticipate potential pressure on drug supplies and say that the medication should be part of a comprehensive weight management strategy, not a standalone solution.
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