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Mounjaro Weight Loss Injections

You may have seen information in the media recently about the release of NICE guidance regarding Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) injections for managing Obesity and Overweight in Adults, as well as its use to treat Type 2 Diabetes.

According to the guidance, from 23rd June 2025, GPs will be able to prescribe Mounjaro on the NHS to certain cohorts of patients that meet strict eligiblity criteria. The criteria is very prescriptive so will only apply to a few, select patients in the first cohort.

This service has not yet been developed by NHS Devon and we are currently unable to initiate prescribing for Mounjaro to patients for obesity until this has been agreed and developed.

Please do not attempt to book an appointment to access Mounjaro until we have been given the go ahead as, unfortunately at the moment, it will be a wasted appointment.

Ordering repeat prescriptions

The easiest ways to order repeat prescriptions are:

These accounts show you all your repeat medicine and dosage and you can choose the ones you need.

You can also:

  • fill out a repeat prescriptions request form at the surgery
  • Email your request to foxhayes.prescriptions@nhs.net  - please include your full name, date of birth, items you require and pharmacy.
  • bring the paper form to the surgery, Monday to Friday 
  • post it to us

We do not take repeat prescription requests over the telephone. This prevents dangerous errors being made and leaves the telephone lines free for urgent matters.

Collecting your prescription

You can usually collect your prescription from the pharmacy 3 to 5 working days after you have ordered it.

You will need to choose a pharmacy to collect your prescription from. We call this nominating a pharmacy.

You can change your nominated pharmacy at any time:

  • on the app or website where you order repeat prescriptions
  • at your GP practice
  • at any pharmacy that accepts repeat prescriptions

Electronic prescription service

The Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) is an NHS service. It gives you the chance to change how your GP sends your prescription to the place you choose to get your medicines or appliances from.

What does this mean for you?

You will have more choice about where to get your medicines from because they can be collected from a pharmacy near to where you live, work or shop.

For further information on:

  • Choosing a pharmacy or other dispenser
  • Cancelling or changing your choice of pharmacist or dispenser
  • What can I do if I'm unhappy with the process?

Go to Electronic prescriptions .nhs.uk.

Questions about your prescription

If you have questions about your medicine, your local pharmacists can answer these. They can also answer questions on medicines you can buy without a prescription.

The NHS website has information on how your medicine works, how and when to take it, possible side effects and answers to your common questions.

If you would like to speak to someone at the GP surgery about your prescription fill in our medication query form.

Medication reviews

If you have a repeat prescription, we may ask you to come in for a regular review. We will be in touch when you need to come in for a review.

Prescription charges

Find out more about prescription charges (nhs.uk).

What to do with old medicines

Take it to the pharmacy you got it from. Do not put it in your household bin or flush it down the toilet.

About pharmacists

As qualified healthcare professionals, pharmacists can offer advice on minor illnesses such as:

  • Sore throats - Adults and Children aged 5+ years
  • Uncomplicated UTI - Women aged 16 - 64 years
  • Sinusitis - Adults and Children aged 12+ years
  • Earache - Children aged 1-17 years
  • Infected insect bite - Adults and Children aged 1+ years
  • Impetigo - Adults and Children aged 1+ years
  • Shingles - Adults aged 18+ years
  • Coughs and colds
  • Aches and pains

They can also advise on medicine that you can buy without a prescription.

Many pharmacies are open until late and at weekends. You do not need an appointment.

Most pharmacies have a private consultation room where you can discuss issues with pharmacy staff without being overheard.

Page last reviewed: 24 June 2025
Page created: 18 October 2024