Weight Loss Injection

You may have heard in the media that weight loss injections, such as Mounjaro, will be available on prescription from your GP starting June 2025.

This is true, but access will be highly restricted.

According to national estimates, only around 220,000 people in the UK will meet the eligibility criteria.

At Tavyside Health Centre, with approximately 13,700 registered patients, this equates to just around 35 patients who may qualify, and some of them may already be receiving weight loss treatment.

Due to the ongoing pressure on general practice and limited appointment availability, we kindly ask that patients who do not meet the criteria outlined below do not book GP appointments solely to request weight loss injections. Doing so may prevent unwell patients from accessing care when they need it most.

Eligibility Criteria for Mounjaro Weight Loss Treatment:

You must have a BMI of 40 (37.5 if from a minority ethnic background) or above. (You can calculate your BMI using your weight and height. This will also be confirmed during your appointment.) https://www.nhs.uk/…/calculate…/calculate-bmi-for-adults

If your BMI is not 40 or above (37.5 if from a minority ethnic background), please do not book an appointment for this treatment.

In addition to a BMI over 40, you must also have been diagnosed with at least four of the following five conditions:

If you do not meet both the BMI threshold and the medical condition criteria, your GP will not be able to prescribe Mounjaro for weight loss.