Weight Loss Injections Posted or Updated on 25 Jun 2025

We have seen an increase in requests from patients who have seen on the news or read on Social Media that GPs can now prescribe a medicine called tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) on the NHS to help people lose weight. While this is true in some parts of the country, South Yorkshire ICB has not yet confirmed if it will be available on the NHS for weight loss in our region.

This means that we are currently unable to prescribe Mounjaro or any other similar medication for weight loss at Morthen Road Group Practice.

If/ when the decision is made to allow us to prescribe it, it will be limited to a small group of patients who will need to meet strict national criteria.

Details of which can be found in the link below.

In the meantime, please refrain from making Anima requests or requesting appointments with clinicians, as your request will be declined.

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