Prescribing Wegovy® and Mounjaro® 

For Weight Management on the NHS in South East London

People living with obesity who meet the criteria will be able to explore with their healthcare professional whether this is the right treatment for them.

A new service is being developed so that eligible patients can access this medication through a dedicated primary care pathway.  However, this new service won’t be available by 23 June 2025.  Please note that the medication cannot be started through individual GP practices.

In the meantime, if you are eligible for weight loss medications, your GP will be able to refer you to a South East London specialist weight loss service who are able to prescribe the medication for you. 

Who is Eligible for Wegovy® or Mounjaro® on the NHS in South East London?

Body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 40kg/m2 * and 4 or more qualifying co[1]morbidities.

Qualifying co-morbidities:

• Cardiovascular disease
• Hypertension
• Dyslipidaemia
• Obstructive sleep apnoea
• Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Or

Those with a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 35kg/m2 * and 1 weight related co[1]morbidity (not restricted to qualifying co-morbidities) and one of the below criteria:

• Active malignancy and need for urgent weight loss for planned therapy e.g. radiotherapy or surgery
• Urgent weight loss needed for organ transplant
• Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), needing frequent lumbar punctures and/or visual compromise
• Undergoing planned time-sensitive surgery for life-limiting conditions, where a high BMI is the main barrier to surgery.
• Under the care of NHS fertility service and weight loss is needed for assisted conception
• Obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) 

For further information and referrals please contact the surgery and book an appointment with a doctor.

Published: Jun 23, 2025