Can My GP Prescribe Mounjaro?

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Dr. Jahan Khan, CMO @ MedicOnline. IMC 409788

Can My GP Prescribe Mounjaro?

The short answer is yes, any IMC (Irish Medical Council) registered doctor, including your local GP, is licensed to prescribe medications that are approved for use in Ireland, such as Mounjaro (Tirzepatide).

Mounjaro is a prescription-only medication, and it is essential that it is prescribed and monitored by a qualified doctor.

This means Mounjaro can typically only be prescribed for weight management if your Body Mass Index (BMI) is 30kg/m² or more, or if it is 27kg/m² or more and you also have a co-existing weight-related health condition (like high blood pressure or pre-diabetes).

However, there is some important context.

Medical weight management with these newer medications is a highly specialised field. The clinical guidelines for Mounjaro recommend that it is used alongside comprehensive support for diet and physical activity.

While your GP is the cornerstone of your health, not all general practices are set up to provide the intensive, long-term, holistic support that these medications require. This includes:

• The cost & effort of recurring GP visits.

• Regular monitoring for dosage adjustments.

• Detailed nutritional guidance to manage side effects.

• Support for the behavioural and lifestyle changes needed for long-term success.

For this reason, many patients now choose to work with a dedicated, doctor-led weight management service, like BuaHealth’s programme. These services are specifically structured to provide this comprehensive care from the very beginning.

Ultimately, whether you speak to your GP or a specialist service, the most important step is ensuring you are being treated by an IMC-registered doctor who will manage your health safely as part of a complete programme.

The Bua Health Safety-First Approach

At Bua Health, our clinical partners MedicOnline are committed to the highest standards of patient safety.

Our online assessment process is designed to thoroughly screen for every one of these contraindications and risk factors. An IMC-registered doctor personally reviews your entire medical history before ever issuing a prescription. This comprehensive, doctor-led process ensures that a treatment is not just effective, but clinically safe and appropriate for you.