GP Prescribing Mounjaro (Tizepatide) – Lockside Medical Centre

💉 You might have heard on the media that weight loss injections can be prescribed by your GP from June 2025. 💉

GP practices in Stalybridge Primary Care Network have already identified those patients who meet the criteria and they are now waiting for the final service specification from Greater Manchester ICB (the organisation that is responsible for planning the health services for our local populations) Once this is finalised, if you are eligible, we will get in touch as soon as possible.

❗️The criteria to qualify is as follows:

BMI of 50 or more AND at least 4 out of 5 specific diagnosis.

If BMI is above 40 then you will also need to have been diagnosed with four of the following five criteria:

1. Diagnosed hypertension (High blood pressure)
2. Diagnosed sleep apnoea
3. Diagnosed type 2 diabetes
4. Diagnosed cardiovascular disease (Heart disease)
5. Diagnosed hypercholesterolemia (Abnormal blood fats)

❗️If you do not have a BMI above 40 and four of the conditions above your GP will not be able to prescribe you Mounjaro for weight loss. (Based on the current guidance).❗️

Other options for weight management are:

Be Well Tameside is a free service for those who live, work, volunteer or have a GP in the borough. Click Here 

or

Active Tameside offers various resources to support individuals in their weight loss journey, including fitness facilities, classes, and personalized support programs. They also provide access to health and well-being advisors who can help create tailored weight loss plans. Click Here.

Thank you for your understanding and continued cooperation,

Lockside