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⛔MOUNJARO UPDATE⛔

WEIGHT LOSS MEDICATION (Mounjaro) is currently NOT available for NHS prescription in Heywood/ Greater Manchester.

We are receiving many requests to prescribe weight loss injections (Mounjaro) or similar. Greater Manchester ICB (the organisation responsible for overseeing NHS funding for practices in Heywood) has issued instructions that this medication cannot be prescribed for weight loss. The website link below gives more information, including who may be eligible for this medication in the future.

From AUGUST 2025 availability of the drug is being made available on a phased basis, with the first group of people eligible under the national criteria being people who:

Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 50 kg/m² or more AND have at least FOUR of the following long-term conditions:

Type 2 Diabetes or Non-diabetic hyperglycaemia
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Abnormal Lipids
Established cardiovascular disease
Obstructive sleep apnoea

https://gmintegratedcare.org.uk/weight-management-in-greater-manchester/

We understand this may be frustrating for many patients, but please note that booking an appointment to speak about this will not change the outcome.

The decision not to prescribe is NOT taken by the GPs / practitioners at the surgery - they have to follow the guidelines in place.

There are a number of our patients receiving Mounjaro (or similar) for their diabetes management - this is allowed on the NHS and will continue.

We also recognise that some patients are accessing prescriptions from private pharmacies or online providers. Please ensure you let your private provider know about any other medications you are taking.

Contraception/HRT information

Women taking GLP-1 agonists (e.g. Mounjaro) for weight loss and diabetes, are being reminded to use effective contraception while taking these medicines. If you are using the oral contraceptive pill, it is advised to use a non-oral form of contraception or barrier method (e.g. condoms) for four weeks after initiation and each dosage increase to avoid unwanted pregnancy. This is because Mounjaro can reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives.

If you're taking oral progestogen as part of your HRT and are using a GLP-1, it could reduce your HRT’s effectiveness in protecting your endometrium (womb lining). Please contact the Surgery for a review a HRT review as your dosage may need to be increased or changed to a different form of medication.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/women-on-skinny-jabs-must-use-effective-contraception-mhra-urges-in-latest-guidance

Private consultations:

When patients are seen in private clinics, the surgery is not obligated to agree with or complete any requests made by the private clinic. Investigations, prescriptions and onwards referrals are reviewed on their individual merit. The surgery does not accept any shared care agreements with private providers.

Private referrals:

If you wish to seek private medical care, we can provide a transfer of care (also known as a brief summary) free of charge. If a formal referral letter on headed paper is required, there is an associated charge.

The NHS App📱

We would like to invite you to use The NHS App. This allows you to access a range of NHS services. At this surgery you can use the NHS app to:

order repeat medication
nominate a pharmacy
view medical records

If you have any problems accessing the NHS app you can contact the support team.

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Page last reviewed: 11 July 2025
Page created: 02 August 2023

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