What Are the Criteria to Get Mounjaro on the NHS?

Mounjaro is a prescription-only injectable medicine whose active substance is tirzepatide, a dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist. Because it is a prescription-only medicine (POM), it can only be obtained through a registered prescriber and dispensed by a registered pharmacy — regardless of whether funding comes from a public health scheme or through private means.

What kinds of criteria are typically considered?

While the specific thresholds vary between countries, healthcare systems, and even individual prescribers, publicly funded weight-management programmes commonly consider factors such as:

• Body mass index (BMI) at or above a defined threshold
• The presence of at least one weight-related health condition (such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, or elevated cardiovascular risk)
• Prior engagement with lifestyle interventions
• The absence of contraindications listed in the medicine's prescribing information

In the UK, NHS guidance on specialist weight-management services has evolved as Mounjaro's licensed indication has been reviewed. For current and authoritative detail on NHS eligibility pathways, NHS guidance and the electronic Medicines Compendium (eMC) are the appropriate reference points — and your prescriber will have the most up-to-date local criteria.

Private prescriptions follow different routes

Many people obtain Mounjaro through a private prescriber and registered pharmacy rather than through a publicly funded scheme. Prescribers in private settings still apply clinical judgement and must follow the medicine's licensed indications. GLP Trackr does not facilitate obtaining a prescription through any route — for guidance on access, speak with your prescriber or doctor directly.

For more detail on how access pathways work in practice, see our related pages on how Mounjaro access through the NHS works, getting Mounjaro on the NHS, and whether you might be eligible for Mounjaro on the NHS.

GLP Trackr is a companion app for people who are already taking Mounjaro or Wegovy — it does not sell, supply, or source medication, and it does not provide prescriptions or medical advice. What it does is help you stay consistent and get genuine insight from your journey once you are prescribed.

Track every dose so nothing slips

One of the most practical things the app offers is dose logging — recording each injection's date, time, and dose strength so you always know exactly where you are in your schedule. Paired with gentle weekly reminders, this means a missed dose becomes far less likely. You can also log your injection site each time and let the app suggest your next rotation automatically, which many people find takes the guesswork out of a routine task.

Build a record worth bringing to your prescriber

The app's insights and doctor report features let you compile a clear summary of your journey — weight trends, side effects you have logged, how your energy and mood have changed — all in one place. That kind of organised record can make your follow-up appointments more productive and give your prescriber a clearer picture of how the medicine is working for you.

For broader context on the cost and access landscape for Mounjaro, our Mounjaro cost and access guide covers related considerations in one place.

Always follow the guidance of your prescriber or doctor regarding your treatment — they know your full medical history and are the right person to advise on eligibility, dose, and ongoing suitability. GLP Trackr is a tracking tool, not a substitute for that relationship.

If you are already on Mounjaro and want a clearer picture of your own journey, GLP Trackr is free to try for seven days — available on the App Store and Google Play.