Weight Loss Medication Information

 

Update on availability of Wegovy (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tirzepatide) to support weight loss.

Wegovy is the brand name for semaglutide, a drug which has been licensed and approved by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for the management of obesity.

Work is now being carried out with specialists across Kent and Medway to allow appropriate referrals to take place.

 

Accessing Mounjaro for weight loss

Monjuro is the brand name for tirzepatide, a drug which has been licensed and approved by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for managing overweight and obesity.

Monjuro will become available only via specialist weight management services. This is to make sure that correct support such as diet and nutritional services are available alongside the medication.

Find out more here.

Published: May 14, 2025