NHS Weight Loss Drugs
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- The Local NHS has published information (see link below) about how the weight loss drug tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) will be prescribed to patients.
- The local NHS is aiming for this drug to be available to eligible patients later in the year, but is paused whilst local clinics are set up for Derby and Derbyshire. This is being organised by Derby & Derbyshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) which has the responsibility.
- The ICB is working across the local NHS to put in place community-based clinics to meet areas of greatest need. Please do not contact your GP if you think you are eligible, as it will not be available in Derby and Derbyshire until later in the year.
- The ICB will publish more information on the same page once a service has been set up explaining, who can access it and how this can happen.
- For more information, please visit the link below: