Suzanne Hall from Southport feels let down by the NHS over the delayed roll-out of the drugs.
The mum-of-two is on the NHS waiting list for bariatric surgery, but would prefer to try weight-loss injections first.
She has managed to lose five stone in six months, through diet and exercise, but still weighs 20 stone, and her obesity is affecting her physical and mental health.
The 45-year-old has multiple health problems linked to her weight, including sleep apnoea, high blood pressure and pre-diabetes. It also worsens her ulcerative colitis.
When she asked her GP if she could try the jabs, she was told they still aren’t available in her area.
"I’m just frustrated," Suzanne told ITV News. "I just need a little bit of help, but for some reason, people like me aren’t getting the help and support they need."
She wishes she could buy the medication privately, but cannot afford it.
"I’m working class. We’re talking hundreds of pounds. I don’t have hundreds of pounds at the end of the month to go and buy Mounjaro injections."
In December 2024, Mounjaro was approved for the treatment of obesity on the NHS in England. The drug was initially only available through specialist weight-loss clinics.
From June 23 2025, GPs in England were allowed to start prescribing Mounjaro to people with a body mass index (BMI) of over 40 and health conditions linked to their obesity, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease or obstructive sleep apnoea.
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