GPs prescribing Mounjaro

We understand some of our patients are eager to find out more about weight management medications. 

In our area, these medications are only available through a local community weight management service for a small number of people with the highest clinical need.

Our GP practice cannot prescribe weight management medicines to you directly.

Please check these criteria carefully before contacting us to request an appointment to discuss a referral. This helps us ensure appointments are available for all our patients' health needs.

To be considered for a referral for the weight management medications, patients must meet strict national criteria, including a very high BMI and multiple, specific health conditions. You can check the full criteria on the CPICS website by searching ‘weight management services’.  

If you would like to discuss a referral to the community weight management service, please contact the practice to book a routine appointment by telephoning 01223 262500 outside of peak hours which are 8am to 10am. You can also book at the reception desk or online if you have signed up to online services. . Please note that a referral to the weight management service does not automatically mean you will be prescribed medication to help you lose weight, as people with the highest clinical need for these drugs are being prioritised.

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Published: Jun 27, 2025