Weight Management Update
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📝 Local Weight Management Update – July 2025
There has been ongoing confusion around available weight management services and the prescribing of Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) in Wakefield and Pontefract. With support from James Brownjohn (MYHT), we’ve prepared a summary to clarify the current position.
The summary outlines:
- Local referral pathways by BMI and clinical criteria
- Eligibility for services such as Aspire, Oviva, and specialist bariatric support
- The current RED drug status of Tirzepatide for weight management
- Which services are open for referral and how to access them
A new West Yorkshire commissioning policy is expected by the end of July. We will provide updates once this is finalised.