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Switch from Semaglutide to tirzepatide

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GaryL

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I am a type 2 but have been on Insulin for years and have been on most forms of long-acting, currently on Tresiba and Nova Rapid .( I do not need to use this much as long as I am not silly). I have been on semaglutide for a while now, and I was first on it before the worldwide shortage; I lost 10 kg of weight. Whilst I could not get it on the NHS, I regained the 10kg plus a bit more. I am back on it again, but I am not losing any weight. Has anyone switched to tirzepatide (Munjaro)? My GP says it is not available yet, which I know is not correct.

Semiaglutide is amazing for my sugar control. I am not hungry most of the time. I am on a lot more drugs for Neuropathy pain, which I feel are stopping me from losing weight.]

I have major mobility problems, and it is painful to walk far.

If anyone is on Munjaro, please let me know if it helps you.

Thanks
 
My input is not based on diabetes, but mental health. I had similar issues with getting NHS access to a drug via my GP surgery. When I saw a consultant psychiatrist I got exactly the prescription I was denied by the GP.

Are you under the care of a diabetic consultant? Do you see someone at a hospital for your diabetes? They can write to your GP on your behalf and request it. You should be able to call a diabetic nurse at your hospital to discuss this. They will be more knowledgeable than your GP about diabetes care. I agree there is information out there that says the NHS can prescribe Munjaro, including the NICE guidelines.

Second option is to do a formal complaint and say the GP failed to read the NICE guidelines when you requested a change in medication
 
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