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Am I eligible for Mounjaro in Ireland?

  • Writer: Bua Team
    Bua Team
  • Sep 16
  • 2 min read

All medical information is reviewed by our clinical partners at MedicOnline.

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Dr. Jahan Khan, CMO @ MedicOnline. IMC 409788


Am I eligible for Mounjaro in Ireland?

A decision on your eligibility for Mounjaro® (Tirzepatide) can only be made by an IMC-registered doctor. As a prescription-only medication, it is subject to strict clinical guidelines to ensure it is prescribed safely and appropriately.

Your doctor will conduct a full health assessment, but here are the general criteria they will use.


The BMI and Health Criteria

A doctor will assess your health, but the general guidelines state that Mounjaro can be prescribed for weight management if you meet one of two 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.


Understanding "Weight-Related Conditions"

This is a key part of the assessment. 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 Is Not Eligible for 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.

You would not be eligible for 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

These guidelines are the framework, but your doctor makes the final decision. As part of a specialist, doctor-led service, your clinician will conduct a thorough review of your full medical history, your current health, and any other medications you are taking. This is the only way to determine if Mounjaro is a safe and appropriate treatment option for your specific needs.


The Bua Health & MedicOnline Assessment

We understand that starting this journey is a significant step. The Bua Health programme, delivered by our clinical partners MedicOnline, is designed to be thorough, safe, and efficient.


Our secure online platform allows you to submit your detailed medical history for review at your convenience. This system allows an IMC-registered doctor to assess your eligibility in a timely manner.



This efficiency does not compromise safety. Our 'quality-first' approach means every assessment is reviewed personally by a specialist, IMC-registered doctor. Your full medical history is checked against the strict clinical criteria and contraindications before any medication is ever considered. This commitment to clinical quality is the foundation of our service.


References

  1. European Medicines Agency (EMA). (n.d.). Mounjaro (Tirzepatide): Summary of Product Characteristics.

  2. Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA). (n.d.). Mounjaro - Tirzepatide.


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