25th June 2025

Mounjaro (trizepatide) for weight loss

You may have seen recent news reports about GPs being able to prescribe a new medication called Mounjaro (tirzepatide) for weight loss. We understand this may have raised questions for some patients.

At present, GP practices in Devon are not able to prescribe Mounjaro for weight loss. The medication is currently only available on the NHS for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, under specialist guidance.

While national decisions may allow the use of Mounjaro for weight management in the future, it has not yet been made available for this purpose in Devon. When it is, it will only be prescribed for patients who meet strict eligibility criteria set by NHS England.

Please do not contact your GP practice to request Mounjaro for weight loss, as they are currently unable to issue prescriptions for this reason.

If you're looking for support with weight management, there are helpful local services available. You can find more information and resources on the MyHealth Devon website here:

👉 https://myhealth-devon.nhs.uk/my-condition/condition/weight-management/

Thank you for your understanding.