GLP-1 Prescribing Guidelines June 2025

There has been an announcement in the media that GLP-1 medication such as Mounjaro can be prescribed by GPs from Monday 23rd June 2025 for weight loss.

Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) is not currently available anywhere in Greater Manchester, including GP practices, hospitals or specialist weight management services

Please do not contact us to request it – you’ll be contacted directly if you are eligible when the service becomes available in the area

Dr Khans Practice are not prescribing GLP-1 medications for weight loss until a service agreement is in place with Manchester ICB which is currently under review.

Patients must also meet the following criteria –

BMI >40 or >37.5 if from a minority ethnic background

AND 4 out of 5 existing medical conditions below

Obstructive sleep apnoea

Type 2 Diabetes

Hypertension

Raised Cholesterol

Ischemic heart disease