Written question WQ97271
- Asked by
- Rhys ab OwenIndependent
- To be answered by
- Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 8 days
Question
What progress has been made by the Welsh Government towards rolling out Mounjaro as a weight loss drug across health boards?
Answer
Answered by Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care
Mounjaro® is available for prescription in Wales but should only be prescribed through specialist services as set out within the All-Wales Weight Management Pathway. The All Wales Weight Management Pathway (Adult weight management pathway 2021 | GOV.WALES) sets out our approach to the development of weight management services for patients in Wales, from early intervention to specialist support, and is consistent with National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance.
An addendum to the guidance sets out that weight management medication can be prescribed by a specialist service, where clinically indicated and in combination with a behavioural (lifestyle) intervention that includes a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.
Further information about tirzepatide (Mounjaro) for weight management has been published and is available here: Tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) for the management of obesity and overweight (WHC/2025/018) [HTML] | GOV.WALES