Weight loss injections are increasingly discussed online and you may have family members beginning to be prescribed similar medications.
It’s important to remember that, as with all medications, There are strict eligibility criteria a patient needs to meet to receive these injections on the NHS.
Who is eligible?
To qualify for Tirzepatide on the NHS, patients must have BMI of 40 or higher and have at least four of the following conditions:
A locally commissioned specialist service within North East London will be responsible for delivering these approved weight management medications. The commissioning of such a service has not taken place yet and is not expected for a few months.
Your local practice will be waiting for the North East London ICB to set up this service before they can refer you, if you are eligible. We therefore don’t advise contacting your GP practice yet for further information.
The North East London ICB has published advice for residents on their website, see link below:
Can I get Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) for weight loss in north east London?
