Can Mounjaro be used in adolescents?
Mounjaro is not approved for use in adolescents in the UK; it is only licensed for adults aged 18 and over for weight loss. This restriction exists because there is not enough evidence about its safety or effectiveness in people under 18, and clinical trials have only been conducted on adults. Even in cases of obesity, Mounjaro cannot be prescribed to children or teenagers in the UK.
- Mounjaro is only licensed for adults aged 18 and over in the UK.
- It is not approved for adolescents or children, even for weight loss.
- The age restriction is due to a lack of safety and effectiveness data in younger people.
- Clinical trials and regulatory approvals have only involved adults.
- Mounjaro cannot be prescribed to anyone under 18 in the UK, regardless of obesity status.
This text has been fact checked for accuracy by Alessandro Grenci, Superintendent Pharmacist at medino.