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Weight Management Medication
Posted or Updated on 20 Jun 2025

Information from Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board regarding the new weight management medication, Mounjaro®.
'The new weight management medication, Tirzepatide (brand name Mounjaro®) will be available to NHS patients nationally from 23rd June 2025.
In Lancashire and South Cumbria, while some people may currently qualify for medication based on national eligibility criteria, it will not be available locally just yet. Please DO NOT contact your GP as they are currently unable to help.
Any queries in the meantime can be directed to Lancashire and South Cumbria patient experience team at lscicb-fw.patientexperience@nhs.net