Mounjaro® · NHS vs private
Mounjaro on the NHS vs privately
Wondering whether you can get Mounjaro® (tirzepatide) on the NHS, or whether you’ll need to pay privately? Here’s the short version, plus a link to our full plain-English guide.
- NHS access is phased by BMI and number of comorbidities
- Thresholds are lowered by 2.5 kg/m² for several ethnic groups
- Private patients don’t automatically qualify for the NHS route
- The titration schedule is identical on both routes
The quick answer
For most people right now, NHS eligibility is narrow — currently prioritising higher BMIs with multiple weight-related conditions — so many UK patients start privately. If you qualify and a local NHS service is active, the NHS route removes the medication cost but may involve a waiting list.
Track either way on JabDay
Choose the NHS pathway to track at £0, or the private pathway to log your per-pen cost and compare pharmacies. Your titration ladder and jab reminders work the same either way.