# NHS Weight Loss Medicine Eligibility Checker

# Weight Loss Medicine Eligibility Checker

The NHS is implementing a phased rollout of tirzepatide (Mounjaro) for weight management from June 2025.

This checker will help you understand if you might be eligible for these treatments for weight loss based on the latest NHS interim guidance, not for the treatment of other conditions such as type 2 diabetes.

### Important

Meeting the eligibility criteria shown here does not guarantee access to these medicines. This tool is for informational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. You will need to discuss your options with healthcare professionals who will consider your full medical history and circumstances. Access is subject to phased rollout and local capacity.

## What is your age?

18 years or older Under 18 years

## Ethnicity

NHS guidance uses lower BMI thresholds for certain ethnicity groups. Please select your ethnicity:

Select your ethnicity:

Note: NHS guidance uses BMI thresholds that are 2.5 kg/m² lower for people from South Asian, Chinese, other Asian, Middle Eastern, Black African or African-Caribbean ethnic backgrounds.

## Body Mass Index (BMI)

Weight (kg)
Metric Imperial
Height (cm)
Weight (lbs)
Metric Imperial
Height - Feet
Height - Inches
Your BMI

Enter your BMI if you already know it

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BMI Category

## Qualifying Health Conditions

Please select any of the following qualifying health conditions that apply to you. These are specific conditions defined in NHS guidance:

Heart disease

Established heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, or heart failure

High blood pressure

Established diagnosis of high blood pressure requiring medication

High cholesterol

Treated with medication (e.g., statins), or abnormal blood results leading to a diagnosis of "dyslipidaemia".

Obstructive sleep apnoea (breathing problems during sleep)

Established diagnosis confirmed by sleep study and requiring treatment (e.g., CPAP machine)

Type 2 diabetes

Established type 2 diabetes diagnosis

Selected conditions: 0 of 5

The number of qualifying conditions affects which treatment cohort you may be eligible for.

## Previous Weight Loss Attempts

Have you made serious attempts to lose weight through diet, exercise, and/or behavior changes for at least 6 months without achieving or maintaining significant weight loss?

Why do we ask this? NHS guidance requires that people have tried other weight loss methods first before being prescribed weight loss medication.

Yes No

NHS Norfolk & Waveney ICB Weight Loss Medicine Eligibility Checker

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Please take this summary to your GP for discussion

### Phased rollout details

Year 1 (2025/26): 4 or more qualifying conditions and BMI greater or equal to 40
Year 2 (2026/27): 4 or more qualifying conditions and BMI between 35 and 39.9
Year 3 (2027/28): 3 or more qualifying conditions and BMI greater or equal to 40

This tool is based on NHS interim guidance and is for informational purposes only. It does not replace professional medical advice. The NHS offers various weight management options, and medication is just one possibility. Final decisions depend on clinical assessment and local service capacity.

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