We are receiving many requests to prescribe weight loss injections (Mounjaro) or similar. Greater Manchester ICB, (the organisation responsible for overseeing NHS funding for practices in Wigan), has issued instructions that this medication cannot currently be prescribed for weight loss on the NHS. We do recognise that this is a frustrating situation for many patients and booking an appointment to speak to a clinician at the surgery about this will not change the outcome. The decision not to prescribe is NOT taken by the GPs/practitioners at the surgery - they have to follow the guidelines in place. There are a number of our patients receiving Mounjaro (or similar ) for their diabetes management - this is allowed on the NHS and will continue.
We recognise that some patients are accessing prescriptions from private pharmacies or online providers. Please ensure you only use a registered pharmacy/provider and let your provider know about any other medications you are taking. IMPORTANT - If you are receiving Mounjaro from a private pharmacy/provider AND taking the ORAL contraceptive pill or ORAL HRT, please contact us and book a medication review, as the ORAL contraceptive or ORAL HRT may not be as effective.
Follow this link for more information regarding this from the Greater Manchester ICB