Update on weight loss jab Posted or Updated on 20 May 2026

Update on Tirzepatide for weight management

The 23rd June 2025 sees the start of the national roll-out of tirzepatide (also known as Mounjaro®) for the management of obesity in primary care settings to eligible patients. However, the national roll out on 23rd June does not mean people will be able to get a prescription for tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) on this day.

Weight management services are locally commissioned at an Integrated Care Board (ICB) level. In mid and south Essex, access to tirzepatide will initially be through Tier 3 weight management services only. Access to tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) through primary care is not expected to start in mid and south Essex until later in 2025.

NHS Mid and South Essex has provided information on tirzepatide on its website, please visit Access to tirzepatide for weight management in mid and south Essex - Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System for more information.