As you may be aware, Mounjaro has now been approved for prescribing within primary care from the 23rd of June 2025

However, this does not mean that it is currently available for us to prescribe as GP's

• Currently, the medication is marked as a 'RED Drug', meaning that we can not start precribing it as GP's, we can only take over prescribing if an NHS specialist has initiated it
• There is no weight management service comissioned locally that can initiate the prescription, although this is currently being looked at by the governing body.
• We can not take over prescribing from a private provider or a private consultant, or an NHS consultant from out of area.
• It is a mandatory requirement of Mounjaro prescribing that there is a 'wrap around' service that helps with diet, lifestyle and exercise. This has also not been comissioned as of yet. 

Therefore, even though the media announcements have suggested availability, the infrastructure and governence are not yet in place locally for us to be able to prescribe. 

Who would be eligible?

Unlike private providers, the NHS has a higher threshold for eligbility for Mounjaro when prescribing does become available. You will need to fulfil the following criteria:

• Have a BMI of 40 or over
• Have four or more of the following conditions: (Type II diabetes, Hypertension, Dyslipidaemia, Obstructive sleep apnoea, cardiovascular disease)
• Have no contraindications for the medication.

This page will be kept up to date with the latest local developments and comissioning guidance. Last updated 23/6/25