New NHS weight management treatment to be rolled out in West Yorkshire from 23 June
Some people living with Obesity in West Yorkshire could soon benefit from a new treatment as part of a national NHS programme to expand access to weight management support through primary care.
Tirzepatide, commonly known as Mounjaro, is a weekly injection shown to help weight loss and improve related health conditions. From 23 June 2025 a small number of GP practices in West Yorkshire started to contact people who might be medically eligible for this treatment to invite them for a clinical assessment.
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