What is Tirzepatide (Mounjaro)?
Tirzepatide is a type of weight loss medication that has the brand name Mounjaro. It mimics gut hormones released after eating, helping to reduce appetite and slow stomach emptying, supporting weight loss.
Can I get it on the NHS if I live in north east London?
GPs are able to prescribe Tirzepatide on the NHS to eligible high-risk patients.
Who is eligible?
To qualify for Tirzepatide on the NHS, patients must have BMI of 35 or higher AND have at least four of the following conditions:
- Type 2 diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Heart disease
- Obstructive sleep apnoea
- Abnormal blood fats (dyslipidaemia)
What if Tirzepatide isn’t right for me?
Not everyone who meets the criteria will be prescribed Tirzepatide. Some may choose not to take it, or it may not be clinically appropriate.
If it is not right for you or you don’t meet the criteria there are other NHS-supported weight loss programmes in north east London:
- NHS Digital Weight Management Programme
- NHS low-carb diet for Type-2 diabetes
- NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme
You can read about obesity treatments on the NHS website.
You can also get support via your local council:
- City and Hackney Healthier Together Hackney
- Havering Live Healthier Havering – Everyone Active
- Newham Weight management
- Redbridge Health & Wellbeing • Vision RCL
- Tower Hamlets Weight Loss Programmes
- Waltham Forest Free Healthy Lifestyle Services
- Barking and Dagenham via the NHS Digital Weight Management Programme
If you have concerns about your weight or any aspect of your health, please contact your GP.
