29/06/2026
"Think you might qualify for free GLP-1s on the NHS? Here's exactly who does."
• NHS rolling out Mounjaro in phases — currently BMI 40+ with 4 qualifying conditions
• Eligibility broadens throughout 2026 and beyond
• Lower BMI thresholds for certain ethnic backgrounds
• Your GP contacts you — you don't self-refer
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The NHS GLP-1 rollout is real — but the criteria are strict. Right now, to qualify you need: BMI of
40 or above At least 4 of: type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnoea,
or heart disease Lower thresholds apply for South Asian, Black African, Middle Eastern and other
higher-risk backgrounds. Eligibility widens throughout 2026 — so if you don't qualify today, you
might soon. Your GP will contact YOU. You don't need to chase them.