This information is 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 those eligible later in the year but is paused whilst we set up local clinics for Derby and Derbyshire.
Visit the website Tirzepatide » Joined Up Care Derbyshire
Advise patients to use the local offer: In Derby they can access Livewell: Homepage | Livewell, in Derbyshire they can access: Home – Live Life Better Derbyshire
National schemes are also available including: the NHS Digital Weight Management Programme, NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme or the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme which are a few of many existing NHS services.