How Do You Qualify for Mounjaro?

Because Mounjaro is a prescription-only medicine, the decision about whether it is appropriate for you rests entirely with a qualified prescriber. There is no universal checklist that applies worldwide — criteria differ between countries, healthcare programmes, and individual clinical settings. That said, prescribers commonly weigh up the following when assessing suitability:

• BMI thresholds: Many weight-management programmes consider Mounjaro for adults with a BMI above a certain level — often 30 kg/m² or above, or sometimes lower where weight-related health conditions are present. Your prescriber will apply the threshold relevant to your situation.
• Weight-related health conditions: Conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or raised cholesterol may be relevant to a prescriber's assessment, as these can affect the clinical case for treatment.
• Previous attempts at weight management: Some programmes require evidence that dietary, exercise, or behavioural approaches have been tried. Others do not. Again, this depends on the healthcare setting.
• Medical history and contraindications: Certain medical histories may mean Mounjaro is not suitable. Your prescriber will review these carefully — you can read more about conditions that may affect Mounjaro suitability for a general overview of what prescribers consider.

If you are wondering whether you might qualify, the most reliable route is a conversation with your own prescriber or doctor. They are the only person who can assess your full picture. For context on how Mounjaro is typically accessed through a prescriber, that page covers the general process in more detail.

It is also worth noting that suitability is not permanent — your prescriber may review it over time. Understanding how coming off Mounjaro works is equally something your prescriber will guide you on when the time comes.

Once you have been prescribed Mounjaro and started treatment, staying consistent and informed becomes the day-to-day focus. GLP Trackr is built specifically for this stage — it is a companion app for people already on Mounjaro or Wegovy, not a tool for obtaining or assessing eligibility for medication.

The feature most relevant once you are underway is dose and injection logging. Every time you take your weekly injection, you can record the dose strength, date, time, and injection site in the app. Over weeks and months, this builds a clear, timestamped record of your treatment — useful context to bring to prescriber appointments, especially as your dose is reviewed. The app can also send gentle reminders so a weekly dose is never accidentally missed.

Alongside dose tracking, the weight and progress charts let you see your journey as it unfolds — not just the number on the scale, but trends over time. And if you want to understand more about what to expect as the medicine takes effect, our overview of how long Mounjaro typically takes to work sets realistic, conditional expectations. For a fuller picture of the mechanism behind the medicine, the Mounjaro mechanism hub covers how tirzepatide acts on GLP-1 and GIP pathways.

GLP Trackr helps you record and reflect — it is not a substitute for your prescriber's guidance. Any questions about your dose, your eligibility, or changes to your treatment should always go to your healthcare professional, who knows your full history.

Ready to keep your journey organised in one place? GLP Trackr is free to try for seven days — available now on the App Store and Google Play.