North West London is increasing the number of patients who can be prescribed tirzepatide (Mounjaro) on the NHS but, contrary to some reports, the drug can only be issued by specialist weight management clinics and to people who satisfy strict clinical criteria (see box below).
Any patients who feel that they meet the clinical criteria and are keen to try this medication should send in a Patchs consultation to discuss the matter.
We will be proactively contacting patients that already do meet the criteria.
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| Clinical criteria for referral to consider Mounjaro prescribing on the NHS | ||
| Aged 18 or over | ||
| BMI of 40 or higher (or 37.5 for some ethnic groups), | ||
| Live with at least four of the NHSE defined obesity-related conditions: | 1 | Type 2 diabetes |
| 2 | High blood pressure | |
| 3 | High cholesterol | |
| 4 | Cardiovascular disease | |
| 5 | Obstructive sleep apnoea | |