University of Lancashire Medical Centre
University of Lancashire Medical Centre, Foster Building, Preston, PR1 2HE
Telephone: 01772 970079
The Medical Centre is closed but you can still contract us via 01772 970079. 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
See our other Locations
PSM Medical Group, St. Mary's Health Centre, Cop Lane, Penwortham, PR1 0SR | Telephone: 01772 970079
Meningitis B outbreak in Kent Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) update Staff training dates 2025 (half-day closures) Access to Verenicline to help quit smoking
Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) update
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 06:00pm
Medical Centre closes at 6pm - Tuesday08:00am to 06:00pm
Medical Centre closes at 6pm - Wednesday08:00am to 06:00pm
Medical Centre closes at 6pm - Thursday08:00am to 06:00pm
Medical Centre closes at 6pm - Friday08:00am to 06:00pm
Medical Centre closes at 6pm - SaturdayCLOSED
See Increased Access page in Appointments section - SundayCLOSED
See Increased Access page in Appointments section
Useful Links
