You may have seen information in the media recently about the release of NICE guidance (TA1026) Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) injections for managing Obesity and Overweight in Adults, as well as its use to treat Type 2 Diabetes.
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In the coming months GPs will be able to prescribe Mounjaro on the NHS to certain cohorts of patients that meet strict eligiblity criteria. This service has not yet been developed by NHS Devon and we are currently unable to initiate prescribing for Mounjaro to patients for Obesity until this has been agreed and developed.
Mounjaro – NHS Devon current position (30th June 2025)
Tirzepatide, commonly known as Mounjaro, is a drug that up to now has only been prescribed for people with type 2 diabetes. Recently published NHS guidance is now recommending this is also considered as an option for managing overweight and obesity, alongside a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity.
Provision of Mounjaro for weight management is yet to be implemented across Devon.
NHS Devon is therefore advising GPs to not prescribe Mounjaro for weight management at this time.
Patients with queries may wish to read patient-facing information pages on the MyHealth website Weight Management – My Condition – MyHealth Devon
Patients wishing to feedback to NHS Devon regarding its current position may do so at d-icb.patientexperience@nhs.net and NHS Devon Aperture House Pynes Hill, Rydon Lane Exeter, Devon EX2 5AZ.