Injectable weight loss medications in South West London

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The NHS is gradually making new weight loss medications (such as Tirzepatide, also known as Mounjaro®) available to a small group of patients who meet strict national criteria.

Please do not contact your GP practice about this: if you are eligible, you will be contacted directly.

Please also note that GPs cannot prescribe this medication outside of national guidance and have no discretion to make exceptions.

Who is eligible?

At this stage, the medication is available only to patients who:

  • Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or more, and
  • Have at least four of the following health conditions:
  • High blood pressure
  • High cholesterol or fat levels in your blood
  • Sleep apnoea (trouble breathing while sleeping)
  • Heart disease
  • Type 2 diabetes

This rollout is happening in phases to ensure fair and safe access across South West London and the rest of the country. Eligibility will be reviewed annually, and any updates will be published here: www.southwestlondon.icb.nhs.uk/weight-loss-meds

Other support available now:

There are a range of local weight management services across SWL, including:

  • Local weight loss groups
  • Healthy eating support
  • Physical activity programmes

You can explore these options via the same webpage above.

Maintaining a healthy weight lowers your risk of serious illness, and we encourage everyone to access the support already available.