Although NICE issued guidance in December 2024 that the NHS should provide MOUNJARO (Tirzepatide) to patients for weight loss from June 2025 It has NOT been confirmed by Leicestershire, Leicester, and Rutland that GP Practices within this area can prescribe this medication until at least August 2025.
NHS Local Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) has advised practices that the criteria for obtaining this medication will be extremely strict – for this year patients will need to have a BMI greater than 40 and have at least four of the following qualifying medical problems.
· Hypertension
· Dyslipidaemia
· Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
· Cardiovascular Disease
· Type 2 Diabetes
Patients with any further questions for concerns can contact NHS LLR:
Room G30, Pen Lloyd Building, County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester. LE3 8TB
Email: llricb-llr.enquiries@NHS .net
Telephone: 0116 2953405
