GPs prescribing Mounjaro FAQs

FAQS

Question: Can I get tirzepatide ( Mounjaro®) now?

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

Please do not contact your GP to request it — you’ll be contacted directly if you’re eligible when the service becomes available in your area.

We expect pilot services may begin in some areas in summer 2025, with wider rollout taking more time.

Question: Who will be eligible for tirzepatide (Mounjaro®)?

Answer: Tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) will be introduced in stages over three years:

• Year 1 (2025): Adults with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or more, and

Four or more weight-related health conditions (see list below)

• Year 2 (2026): Adults with a BMI between 35 and 39.9, and Four or more weight-related health conditions
• Year 3 (2027): Adults with a BMI of 40 or more, and Three or more weight-related health conditions

Adjusted criteria for certain ethnic backgrounds:

For people from South Asian, Chinese, other Asian, Middle Eastern, Black African or African-Caribbean backgrounds, BMI thresholds are 2.5 units lower, due to a higher risk of health problems at lower body weights.

For more information and for any queries about the roll out and your eligibility, please see this link.

Published: Jun 24, 2025