Mounjaro is the brand name for tirzepatide. It is a prescription-only medicine, so suitability, benefits and risks must be assessed individually.
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Mounjaro is a brand of tirzepatide, a prescription-only weekly injection used for type 2 diabetes or obesity. It is not suitable for everyone and must be combined with diet and activity changes when prescribed for weight management.
Prescription-only
An assessment is required before supply
Once weekly
Used alongside nutrition and activity changes
Clinically reviewed
Suitability and side effects need follow-up
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Tirzepatide is a GLP-1 and GIP agonist. NHS guidance says it can help reduce appetite and support a fuller feeling for longer. For weight management it is used once weekly alongside nutrition and activity changes.
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Everyone considering tirzepatide needs a clinical assessment. Your pharmacist must review health conditions, other medicines and factors such as pregnancy, breastfeeding or planned surgery before deciding whether it may be appropriate.
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Common effects can include nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. These can sometimes lead to dehydration. Severe, persistent stomach pain that may spread to the back needs urgent medical help because it can be a symptom of acute pancreatitis.
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If treatment is prescribed, scheduled reviews give you a local pharmacist to discuss side effects, progress and any changes to your health or medicines. The service is face to face and available around extended opening hours.
A medicine page can explain the facts. A face-to-face appointment helps place those facts in the context of your health, medicines and goals.
No. Tirzepatide is prescription-only and requires an appropriate clinical assessment.
No. MHRA guidance says GLP-1 medicines should not be used during pregnancy or just before trying to become pregnant. Speak to your prescriber for individual advice.
MHRA guidance advises an additional barrier or non-oral method for four weeks after starting tirzepatide and for four weeks after each dose increase. Discuss contraception with a healthcare professional.
Tell the surgical and anaesthetic team that you use tirzepatide because it slows stomach emptying. Follow the advice given by your clinical team.
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