Weight Loss Injections – Our Practice Policy

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Weight Loss Injections (e.g., Mounjaro, Wegovy, Ozempic) – Our Practice Policy

We are receiving an increasing number of letters from private weight loss providers requesting that we check patient records for certain medical conditions whilst they have already started to prescribe medications such as Mounjaro, Wegovy, and Ozempic.

Our stance is that we will not be reviewing medical records for these requests as it is time consuming and unfunded. It is the responsibility of the private provider to prescribe safely, and for the patient to provide accurate and honest information regarding their medical history.

Patients who need access to their medical records for this purpose can download a full summary via the NHS App/website or request a copy from reception.

On the NHS: These are not currently available for us to prescribe on the NHS for weight loss alone, though we can refer to weight management services if certain criteria are met and they may be able to provide this service. Currently we are only able to prescribe these medications for specific Type 2 diabetic patients.

Important Information – Contraception & Pregnancy

One particular area of concern is the impact of Mounjaro on contraception and pregnancy:

  • Reduced Effectiveness of the Pill – Mounjaro can make oral contraceptive pills less effective, increasing the risk of unintended pregnancy. Patients using oral contraception should consider alternative methods.
  • Pregnancy Risks – Mounjaro has not been proven safe for use during pregnancy. If planning a pregnancy, it is recommended to stop Mounjaro at least 4 weeks beforehand to allow it to fully leave the system.
  • More information – Here is a really helpful patient information leaflet from the FSRH regarding contraception and weight loss medications; https://tinyurl.com/FSRHleaflet

If you have any concerns, please discuss them directly with the prescribing provider.