Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 78883

Diabetes: Tirzepatide

Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 21 October 2025

Question

Liz Jarvis

Liberal DemocratEastleigh

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure the proactive management of Mounjaro shortages for patients with Type 2 diabetes.

Answer

Dr Zubir Ahmed
We are not currently aware of any supply issues with Mounjaro preparations. We have a range of well-established processes and tools to manage supply issues if and when they arise and to mitigate risks to patients.