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PSM Medical Group

St Mary's Health Centre, Cop Lane, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 0SR

Telephone: 01772 970079 (Please note - area code must be dialled, even for local calls)

lscicb-gp.psm@nhs.net

We are currently closed. If you call us between 18:30-20:30 weekdays, 09:00-17:00 on Saturdays and 09:00-12:00 on Sundays your call will automatically forward to our 'Increased Access' out of hours service where you can book 'on-the-day' GP and Practice Nurse appointments at one of our other network sites in Preston. For more information on this service go to https://greaterprestonpcn.nhs.uk/increased-access-to-primary-care

UCLan Medical Centre, Foster Building, UCLan Campus, Preston, PR1 2HE | Telephone: 01772 970079

Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) update

Posted on June 20th, 2025

The new weight management medication, Tirzepatide (brand name Mounjaro®), will be available to NHS patients nationally from 23 June 2025.

In Lancashire and South Cumbria, while some people may currently qualify for the medication based on national eligibility criteria, it will not be available locally just yet. Please do not contact your GP as they are currently unable to help.

Who is eligible?

The first group of people eligible under the national criteria includes individuals who:

  • Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 kg/m² or more (or 37.5 kg/m² for people from minority ethnic family backgrounds)

And have at least four of the following long-term conditions:

  • Non-diabetic hyperglycaemia or type two diabetes
  • Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  • Dyslipidaemia
  • Established cardiovascular disease
  • Obstructive sleep apnoea (formally diagnosed)

For more information, please visit the Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Commissioning Board (ICB) via this link

Opening Times

  • Monday08:00am to 06:30pm
    University of Lancashire Medical Centre closes at 6pm
  • Tuesday08:00am to 06:30pm
    University of Lancashire Medical Centre closes at 6pm
  • Wednesday08:00am to 06:30pm
    University of Lancashire Medical Centre closes at 6pm
  • Thursday08:00am to 06:30pm
    University of Lancashire Medical Centre closes at 6pm
  • Friday08:00am to 06:30pm
    University of Lancashire Medical Centre closes at 6pm
  • SaturdayCLOSED
    See Increased Access page in Appointments section
  • SundayCLOSED
    See Increased Access page in Appointments section