We have received many requests to make appointments with clinicians for the Mounjaro weight loss injection to be prescribed. In Northamptonshire Mounjaro is currently not available on NHS prescription for weight loss. This is understandably leaving patients feeling disappointed and frustrated.

We are aware that many patients are obtaining Mounjaro through private organisations and although they may notify us that you have been prescribed this injection, the safe prescribing and monitoring of this medication remains the responsibility of the private organisation and not the GP practice. Please ensure all medical history and medications have been fully declared to the prescriber, to enable them to make a safe decision whether this medication is suitable for you.

Please understand that GP practices must follow the guidelines set by our local ICB and NHS England.

We can certainly support you for weight and lifestyle management in other ways.

Thank you

Great Oakley Medical Centre

SHARPS BOXES – NEW DISPOSAL PROCEDURE - The Diabetes Centre no longer take these

Patient are to go to the following website / call council  - THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THIS and sharps bins will be collected from patients home

https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/bins-recycling-and-street-cleansing

• Bins
• Commercial and Clinical Waste
• Clinical and hygiene waste
• Scroll to bottom of page – request a collection
• Complete form and a collection date will be given

Alternatively patients can call: 01536 410333

Thank you

The surgery are offering MMR vaccines to patients aged 18-25 who have not previously had this vaccine when they were younger. We will be contacting patients within this cohort in due course, however if you believe you have not had the MMR vaccine and would like to do so, please contact the surgery to arrange an appointment with one of our nursing team.

If you have a child who previously missed their MMR vaccine and you would like them to be vaccinated, please contact the surgery to arrange an appointment with one of our nurses.