There has been a significant amount media coverage regarding the weight loss medication Tirzepatide.
Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB) have issued the following guidance to local GP practices:
Tirzepatide, (weight loss medication) Policy Statement
You will note that, initially, tirzepatide will only be available in specialist weight management services and NOT from GP Practices.
The ICB will await further national guidance. When this has been published and the ICB has released their local prescribing guidelines, we will advise you accordingly.