Overview
Yes — providing GP (General Practitioner) information is mandatory before MedExpress can prescribe weight loss injectable treatment, including Mounjaro® and Wegovy®.
Use this article when you want to:
Understand why GP details are required for prescribing
Find out what happens if GP information is missing
Find out what to do if you don't currently have a GP
Why Is GP Information Required?
UK prescribing standards require continuity of care between healthcare providers. Providing GP details allows MedExpress prescribers to:
Maintain safe and accurate medical oversight
Support clinically appropriate prescribing decisions
Enable medical communication if safety concerns arise
Because of these clinical safety and regulatory requirements, weight loss injectables cannot be prescribed without GP information.
What Happens If My GP Details Are Missing?
If GP information is not provided or is incomplete:
A prescription cannot be issued
Medication cannot be supplied
Your request remains incomplete until valid GP details are provided
This ensures prescribing follows UK clinical governance and patient-safety standards.
What If I Don't Have a GP?
If you don't currently have a registered GP, prescribing of weight loss injectables cannot proceed until GP registration is in place.
Registering with a UK GP practice supports:
Ongoing medical oversight and safety monitoring
Safe management of existing health conditions and medications
Clear continuity of care between healthcare providers
Once GP registration is complete and your GP details are available, MedExpress's clinical prescribing process can continue.