Supermarket chain Morrisons has opened its own £129-a-month weight loss jab club, offering the drug tirzepatide, also known as Mounjaro, through its online Morrisons Clinic.
Tirzepatide, originally an antidiabetic treatment, lowers blood sugar and slows digestion. GPs in England are now permitted to prescribe it to severely obese people, initially those with a BMI over 40 and related conditions such as type 2 diabetes or heart disease.
Morrisons Clinic says the service includes an at-home, self-injectable pen designed for weekly use. The sign-up fee will rise to £159 a month after the introductory period. The chain has more than 100 pharmacies across the UK.
However, some shoppers have criticised the move, accusing Morrisons of profiting from both unhealthy food and weight loss treatments. Shoppers took to social media, with one calling it "genius" that the store sells food that makes people fat, then charges for weight loss drugs.
Morrisons Clinic, launched in January in partnership with Phlo, also offers treatments for conditions such as acne, acid reflux, and erectile dysfunction. John Parry, Head of Services at Morrisons, said the clinic aims to provide quick, convenient access to medication without a GP appointment.
