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Can I get Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) for weight loss at The Limehouse Practice?

 

Can I get Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) for weight loss in north east London?

What is Tirzepatide (Mounjaro)? Tirzepatide is a type of weight loss medication that has the brand name Mounjaro. It mimics gut hormones released after eating, helping to reduce appetite and slow stomach emptying, supporting weight loss. Can I get it on the NHS if I live in north east London? We are working to make Tirzepatide available to those at the highest risk of obesity-related health ...

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Please note that the medication cannot be started through individual GP practices and cannot be prescribed by them.

We are receiving many requests about the weight loss injections. We do not currently provide these at the practice and the local Integrated Care Board (ICB) is responsible for commissioning this service. If you have any further queries, please direct them to nelondonicb.enquiries@nhs.net  

Paracetamol and pregnancy – reminder that taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe

Following recent news in the media, patients should be reminded and reassured that there is no evidence that taking paracetamol during pregnancy causes autism in children. Paracetamol is recommended as the first-choice pain reliever for pregnant women, used at the lowest dose and for the shortest duration. It also acts as an antipyretic and is therefore used to treat fever. Patients should not stop taking their pain medicines as untreated pain and fever can pose risks to the unborn child.

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Paracetamol and pregnancy

 

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