10 Jun 2025
Can My GP Prescribe Mounjaro?
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Dr. Jahan Khan, CMO @ MedicOnline
IMC 409788
Can My GP Prescribe Mounjaro?
Any IMC (Irish Medical Council) registered doctor, including your local GP, is licensed to prescribe Mounjaro® (Tirzepatide) if it is approved for use in Ireland.
Mounjaro is a prescription-only medication. This means it requires a prescription and ongoing monitoring by a qualified doctor.
Mounjaro is typically prescribed for weight management if:
- Your Body Mass Index (BMI) is 30kg/m² or more, OR
- Your BMI is 27kg/m² or more and you have a co-existing weight-related health condition (e.g., high blood pressure or pre-diabetes).
Medical weight management with these newer medications is a highly specialized field. Clinical guidelines recommend that Mounjaro be used alongside comprehensive support for diet and physical activity. For a more detailed look at eligibility criteria, see our post on am I eligible for Mounjaro in Ireland?
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GP Support Limitations and Bua Health
While your GP is crucial, not all general practices are equipped to provide the intensive, long-term, holistic support required for these medications. This support includes:
- The cost & effort of recurring GP visits.
- Regular monitoring for dosage adjustments.
- Detailed nutritional guidance to manage side effects.
- Support for behavioural and lifestyle changes needed for long-term success.
Due to these limitations, many patients choose a dedicated, doctor-led weight management service like Bua Health's programme, which is structured to provide comprehensive care.
The most important step, whether with a GP or specialist service, is ensuring treatment by an IMC-registered doctor who manages your health safely as part of a complete programme. Before starting treatment, it's crucial to understand who cannot safely take Mounjaro due to contraindications.
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.
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