Weight Loss Injections

We understand many patients are interested in weight loss medications such as Wegovy (semaglutide), Mounjaro (tirzepatide) and other GLP-1 agonists. There has been a lot of media coverage about these treatments. This page explains our current position as of June 2025.

What are GLP-1 agonists?

GLP-1 agonists are medicines that can support weight loss by reducing appetite and helping you feel full for longer. They are also used to help manage blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. Wegovy and Mounjaro are examples you may have heard about.

NHS prescribing guidance (June 2025)

Devon GPs are currently not commissioned to prescribe GLP-1 agonists such as Wegovy and Mounjaro, for obesity under the NHS
The NHS in Devon is developing plans to offer these treatments to suitable people who meet specific clinical criteria, once services are in place
There will be a national phased rollout of Mounjaro for weight management. This will be for people who meet specific NHS criteria and will happen gradually over three years.

What this means for patients

We are not able to prescribe Wegovy, Mounjaro or any GLP-1 agonist for weight loss at the moment.
If you are receiving these medicines privately, we cannot take over prescribing or monitoring responsibility.
Please do not book GP appointments to request these medicines, as we are unable to prescribe them at this time. We will share updates when NHS services are available.

Planned national rollout for Mounjaro

Year one: BMI over 40 and 4 or more weight-related health conditions
Year two: BMI 35 to 39.9 and 4 or more weight-related health conditions
Year three: BMI over 40 and 3 or more weight-related health conditions

Weight-related health conditions include type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure (on medication), dyslipidemia, obstructive sleep apnoea (on treatment), and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The NHS in Devon is working on plans to make Mounjaro available to suitable people who meet these criteria. Devon GPs are not currently able to prescribe it for weight loss.

For the latest updates on weight management services and Mounjaro availability in Devon, please visit MyHealth.

What support is available now?

If you would like help with weight management, please contact us to discuss:

NHS weight management referral options
Local community support, including diet, activity and lifestyle programmes
Referrals to specialist services if appropriate

More helpful weight-related NHS resources

NHS Conditions: Obesity Overview: Advice on checking if you are a healthy weight and understanding obesity
NHS Better Health: Lose Weight: Tips for making small changes to support weight loss
NHS Better Health: Get Active: Ideas to help you get active

We are here to support your health and wellbeing. We will keep this page updated as guidance changes.

Last reviewed: 30 June 2025