Weight Loss injection information
NHS England has announced that GPs will now be able to prescribe Mounjaro injections. Originally licensed for type 2 diabetes treatment, the medication's use as a weight loss aid stems from its appetite-suppressing properties.
The health service aims to make these injections widely available, but this is a long-term objective.A a very limited group of people will be able to get prescriptions for it through their GP.
Currently, two criteria must be met to qualify for the prescription. Firstly, a BMI of 40 or over is required, however, if you're from a minority ethnic background, you may be eligible with a BMI of 37.5 or over.
Additionally, you'll need to have been diagnosed with four out of the following five conditions:
- Type 2 diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Heart and vascular disease
- High cholesterol
- Obstructive sleep apnoea
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