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.


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



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:
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Obstructive sleep apnoea
- Type 2 diabetes
- Cardiovascular disease
- Hypercholesterolaemia (high cholesterol)

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