A GP has told the BBC that patients have already enquiring about prescriptions for the "game changer" weight loss drug Mounjaro, after it became available at surgeries in England earlier this week. Dr Rachel Ward,

Currently, two criteria must be met to qualify for the prescription. Firstly, a BMI of 40 or over is required, however, if you're from a minority ethnic background, you may be eligible with a BMI of 37.5 or over.

“The medication comes with a patient information leaflet listing common side effects, including feeling sick, indigestion, constipation, and diarrhoea. There can be some more serious side effects, such as low blood sugar, gallstones and inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis).