18 Sept 2025
Who Qualifies for Mounjaro in Ireland?
One of the first questions we often get is “who qualifies for Mounjaro in Ireland?” Mounjaro® (tirzepatide) is a prescription-only medication licensed for use in Ireland. Because it is a powerful medication, its prescription is governed by strict clinical guidelines to ensure it is used safely and for the correct patient group.
Eligibility is not a self-assessment – it must be determined by an IMC-registered doctor.
The main clinical criteria
A doctor will assess your health, but the general guidelines state that Mounjaro is licensed for adults for weight management who meet one of the following criteria:
- A Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 kg/m² or more (the clinical definition of obesity).
- A Body Mass Index (BMI) of 27 kg/m² or more (defined as overweight) in the presence of at least one specific weight-related health condition.
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What is a “weight-related condition”?
This is a key part of the criteria. If your BMI is between 27 and 30, your doctor will check if you also have a related medical issue, such as:
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- High cholesterol (dyslipidaemia)
- Pre-diabetes or Type 2 diabetes
- Obstructive sleep apnoea
Who should not take Mounjaro? (contraindications)
Just as important as who qualifies, is who cannot safely take this medication. A core part of your doctor's assessment is screening for these contraindications. For a comprehensive guide to contraindications, see our detailed post on who can't take Mounjaro.
You should not take Mounjaro if you:
- Have a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC).
- Have a history of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2).
- Have a history of pancreatitis.
- Have a known severe allergy to tirzepatide.
- Are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
Your doctor makes the final assessment
Qualification must be confirmed by an IMC-registered doctor. As part of a specialist, doctor-led service, your clinician will typically:
- Review your full medical history and current diagnoses.
- Check your current medications and any previous reactions.
- Confirm your BMI and any weight-related conditions (such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or sleep apnoea).
- Decide whether Mounjaro is safe and appropriate for your specific situation.
Looking to get started?
Finding the right path for your health is a significant decision, but you don't have to navigate it alone. At Bua Health, the process is simple, secure, and strictly doctor-led:
- Complete our secure online assessment to share your medical history and goals.
- Have your case reviewed by an IMC-registered doctor from our clinical partners at MedicOnline.
- Agree a personalised treatment plan which may include Mounjaro alongside ongoing clinical support.
Our clinical partners at MedicOnline are ready to review your history and help you build a holistic plan that works for your life, not just your weight. You can check your eligibility online in minutes.
References
- European Medicines Agency (EMA). (n.d.). Mounjaro (tirzepatide): Summary of Product Characteristics.
- Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA). (n.d.). Mounjaro – tirzepatide.
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