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Mounjaro (tirzepatide)for weight loss

Please be aware that this GP practice is not

currently prescribing Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) for weight loss

Why?

Mid & South East Essex ICB has not commissioned this practice to prescribe Mounjaro for weight management purposes.

While some patients may have received Mounjaro under previous or historic arrangements, these are not being newly initiated

and only existing prescribing arrangements remain in place at this time.

* If you have questions about your current treatment or weight management options, please speak to a clinician.

* For updates on local prescribing policy, please visit the Mid& South Essex ICB website or speak to your pharmacy or

care team.

Thank you for your understanding

Your health and safety remain our top priority.

www.essexlmc.org.uk

Published on 15th Jan 2026

Opting out of NHS Digital collecting your data (Type 1 Opt-out) – IMPORTANT PATIENT INFORMATION 

The following link from NHS Digital explains why data is shared, it contains their transparency & privacy notices for doing so and also points to links where the patient can opt out if they want to: Opt out of sharing your health records - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

If you wish to register a Type 1 Opt-out with your GP practice before data sharing starts with NHS Digital, this should be done by returning the Type 1 Opt Out Form to your GP practice. 

If you have previously registered a Type 1 Opt-out and you would like to withdraw this, you can also use the form to do this. You can send the form by post to The Surgery 1a Hawkesbury Road Canvey Island SS8 0EX or by email to cprccg.thesurgeryf81205@nhs.net

Once we receive your completed forms our reception staff will code the opt out accordingly.

Published on 15th Jan 2026

Time to Learn Dates

The surgery will close on the dates below from 1.00pm until 8.00am the next day. This is for all practice staff to take part in a scheme to develop and update their professional skills and knowledge.

If you call the surgery number during these times you will be advised to call  NHS 111

If you need to see a GP or need medical advice during these times please call the surgery number and you will advised to call NHS 111

Alternatively just call 111 these calls are free from land lines and mobile phones

 

Patient Advice & Liason Service

0800 587 9159

 

Published on 14th Jan 2026