Weight Management Support

We have had many requests recently asking about weight loss injections. This page provides information on what is available for patients that would like to lose weight.

Weight loss injections will be available to select patients through GP practices from June 2025.

Tirzepatide, which is often distributed under the brand name of Mounjaro, can help to promote weight loss.

At first, this treatment will only be available to patients who will benefit the most. Patients must meet specific eligibility criteria.

Over time, these criteria may be widened to allow more patients to access the treatment.

To receive weight loss injections through your GP from June 2025 you must:

Have a BMI of 40 or above.

You must also have a diagnosis of 4 out of 5 of the following:

Diabetes

Hypertension

Sleep apnoea

Hyperlipidaemia (raised cholesterol and fats in the blood)

Cardiovascular disease (heart attack, angina, TIA, or stroke)

Please note: Guidance has not yet been released on how eligible patients will access weight loss injections.

Please do not contact us about weight loss injections.

We will update this page when further information becomes available.

For weight management support you can access now we have a variety of options below.

You can also find more details on weight loss injections below under frequently asked questions.

Lifestyle Support for Weight Management

Tirzepatide works best when it’s used alongside healthy lifestyle changes. This includes moving more and eating well.

Because of this, injections may not be offered to people who are not ready to make changes to improve their health.

We encourage all patients to access lifestyle support for their weight loss journey.

To access weight management support now you can:

Book a 1-to-1 session with a Health Connector at Frome Medical Practice. Health Connectors can support you with weight management, signpost you to local support, and help you make changes that last.
Join our healthier lifestyle programme: Habits for Health. This free programme supports you to improve your health and manage your weight in a healthy, long-term way. Many patients have found it very helpful.
Find more local support services on our Health Connections Directory.
Use NHS Better Health website. Here you can access the free NHS Weight Loss Plan app and other resources to help you eat well, move more, and lose weight in a healthy way.

Weight Loss Injection FAQs

Is there more information on this treatment?

Tirzepatide is currently prescribed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. From 2025 it will also be available for weight loss treatment.

Tirzepatide was approved for use on the NHS by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

It was approved for people in England over the age of 18 living with excess weight along with other health problems linked to weight.

How does tirzepatide work for weight loss?

Tirzepatide works by supressing appetite centres in the brain that control gut hormones.

It helps you feel less hungry. It also slows the movement of food passing through the body, making you feel fuller for longer.

Clinical trials have shown tirzepatide can help people living with excess weight lose up 20 per cent of their starting body weight. Results depend on the dose and accompanying diet and lifestyle support.

Tirzepatide can only be prescribed by a healthcare professional. It must be prescribed alongside support to live a healthier life. This includes making changes to diet and increasing physical activity.

Tirzepatide comes as an injection, which can be self-administered once a week.

Will more people be eligible to receive weight loss injections in the future?

The NHS is using a phased approach to make weight loss injections available over the next 12 years.

A phased approach means that the NHS will manage the flow of patients into treatment. This is so the health system does not become overwhelmed.

This approach will ensure the treatment is delivered safely. It also means that the NHS is able to plan for an increase in service demand. This involves building specific skills and knowledge within the workforce.

It is likely that more people will be eligible for this treatment in 2026. We will make more details available over the coming months.

Will there be any further support around the injections?

Any patient prescribed tirzepatide must take part in specifically designed wraparound care.

The NICE guidance requires wraparound care. This will focus on diet, nutrition and increasing physical activity. NHS England will provide more details of the wraparound support offer later this year. Patients may npt be able to access tirzepatide if they refuse the wraparound care support.

At Frome Medical Practice, we are working with GPs and other staff to give patients the right care and support. This will help us safely prescribe new weight-loss medicines with the correct help in place for patients.

Will everyone who is eligible have access to weight loss injections?

Tirzepatide might not be suitable for everyone. Equally, not everyone who is eligible will want to use it to support their weight loss.

A healthcare professional will discuss the most appropriate treatment if you are eligible. We will always take your preferences into account.

Will there be a cost to the patient for being prescribed weight loss injections?

Normal prescription charges will apply. If you are entitled to free NHS prescriptions, you will not have to pay.

Everyone will be entitled to free wraparound support.

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