We continue to get regular requests for weight loss injections, patients in York cannot currently access these medications for obesity from GP practices.
“In Humber and North Yorkshire we are finalising a new community-based weight management service to help deliver the wraparound care. Once ready this is in place, Tirzepatide will be available to patients who meet the eligibility criteria. In our area we estimate around 3,000 people would currently qualify for the medication based on national eligibility criteria.
Until then, please do not contact your GP or Community Pharmacy (or any other NHS healthcare provider) to access this medicine as they are currently unable to prescribe this.”