(Updated on 23rd June 2025)
Mounjaro (tirzepatide) – Who Can Get It on the NHS?
We’ve had many questions about Mounjaro, the new weight loss injection. Here’s what you need to know:
Mounjaro is currently only available on the NHS for a small group of patients, under strict criteria:
You must:
- Be 18 or over
- Have a BMI of 40+, or 37.5+ if you’re from a Black, Asian or other minority ethnic background
- Have 4 or more weight-related health conditions (e.g. type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnoea, heart disease)
It’s initially being prescribed by specialist hospital clinics, and from 23rd June it will be possible for GPs to prescribe, where a local contract exists. Please note that there is no current contract in Herefordshire and Worcestershire, but the ICB are working on this. Further information can be found on the ICS webpage It will also be only for people who meet the above criteria.
It is not available for general weight loss or cosmetic reasons, even if you’re willing to pay privately.
There is lots of information below which you may find helpful if you’re looking for help managing your weight
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NHS Weight Loss Plan (Tier 1)
Download the free NHS Weight Loss Plan to help you start healthier eating habits, be more active, and start losing weight. The plan is broken down into 12 weeks so you can: – set weight loss goals – use the BMI calculator to customise your plan – plan your meals – make healthier food choices – get more active and burn more calories – record your activity and progress the app makes it easy for you
Contact: www.nhs.uk/better-health/lose-weight
Healthy Lifestyles service (Tier 2)
The Healthy Lifestyle service is available to families who would like support and or guidance around healthy eating and increasing physical activity. Offering confidential and personalised advice over a period of 12 weeks to help you make healthy lifestyle choices.
– Age 16 and above Face to face and phone support
– Online sessions
– Support for up to 12 weeks
– Follow ups 12 months post sign off
Contact:
58 Friars Street Hereford HR4 0AS
hlts@herefordshire.gov.uk
01432 383567
https://www.talkcommunity.co.uk
Useful Links Related To Weight Management:
Calculate your BMI – https://www.nhs.uk/health-assessment-tools/calculate-your-body-mass-index/
Get Active – Get active – Better Health – NHS
Couch to 5k – Get running with Couch to 5K – Better Health – NHS
Park Run – home | Hereford parkrun | Hereford parkrun
Slimming World – Welcome to Slimming World | Achieve your weight loss dreams
Weight Watchers – Find the WW membership that’s best for you | WW UK
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Integrated Care System (ICS) – Weight Management Services
Weight Management Referral
Services Available By Referral From Your GP Team
Health And Wellbeing Coach (Tier 2)
Health and wellbeing coaches support people to increase their ability to self-manage, motivation levels and commitment to change their lifestyle. They are experts in behaviour change and focus on improving health related outcomes by working with people to set personalised goals and change their behaviours. They work with people with physical and/or mental health conditions and those at risk of developing them.
Health and wellbeing coaches can be an effective intervention for people experiencing a range of long term conditions, including respiratory, cardiovascular (including type 2 diabetes and hypertension), and stress/low mood. They can also support people with weight management, diet and increasing activity levels.
If you would like to be referred to our HMG Health and wellbeing coach, Julie, please complete an online form or speak to a clinician at your appointment.
Digital Weight Management Programme (Tier 2)
The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme supports adults living with obesity who also have a diagnosis of diabetes, hypertension or both, to manage their weight and improve their health.
It is a 12-week online behavioural and lifestyle programme that people can access via a smartphone or computer with internet access.
Who Can Be Referred To The Programme?
- You must be 18 or over.
2. You must have a BMI greater than 30. The BMI threshold will be lowered to 27.5 for people from black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds, as we know people from these ethnic backgrounds are at an increased risk of conditions such as Type 2 diabetes at a lower BMI.
3. You must have diabetes, high blood pressure, or both.
4. You must have a smartphone, tablet, or computer with internet access.
5. If you would like to be referred to digital weight management please complete an online form or speak to a clinician at your appointment or speak to your local pharmacist.