Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) weight loss injections
Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) weight loss injections
Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) weight loss injections
- Once a week injection
- Genuine UK medicine
- Next day delivery available
- Priced from £47.50 a week
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Our supplier Lilly has announced that the price of Mounjaro in the UK will be increased for all providers.
Other weight loss treatment options should not be affected by this change.
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For information on switching treatments, click here.
Mounjaro® (tirzepatide) is a weekly injection for adults trying to lose weight. It helps people with high BMIs (body mass indexes) lose weight. It contains the active ingredient tirzepatide. Mounjaro® is also known as Zepbound.
If prescribed, it’s important that Mounjaro® is used alongside healthy lifestyle changes, such as more physical activity and a reduced calorie diet.
People who can use Mounjaro® include:
You shouldn’t use Mounjaro® if you’re allergic to any of the ingredients. Our clinicians will make sure it's safe for you to use, especially if you:
Mounjaro works by mimicking the actions of the hormones normally found in the small intestine (GLP-1 and GIP) and, by doing so, causes insulin to release from your pancreas. This has the following effect on your body:
Overall this encourages you to eat less overall, which can help kickstart your weight loss journey (though will be helped alongside a healthy diet and regular exercise).
Weight loss injections like Wegovy or Ozempic are known as GLP-1 agonists. These mimic the naturally occurring GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) hormone and attaches to its cell receptor to replicate the effects, i.e. effects on blood sugar.
Mounjaro, or to be more specific Tirzepatide (its active ingredient), is a dual receptor agonist. This means it mimics the hormone and affects the receptor for two different hormones – GLP-1 and GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide). GIP helps to control appetite in the brain.
When it comes to weight loss, every person is different. Some people will lose weight faster than others. Mounjaro® can help you lose weight from the first dose alongside a healthy diet and regular exercise.
Clinical trials have shown that on average, patients lost up to 22.5% of their original weight on the highest dose of Mounjaro® (15mg) after 72 weeks. Most adults (91%) can also expect to lose at least 5% of their body weight when using Mounjaro®.
“While being an effective weight loss aid, it is not a miracle drug. It is important that this medication should also be introduced in conjunction with other lifestyle changes, such as a reduced-calorie diet and exercise.” - Dr Mitra Dutt
Mounjaro® weight loss injections are one of several medicated weight loss options currently available via prescription. Others in the market include Wegovy®, Saxenda® and Ozempic®. But what's the difference between Mounjaro®, Wegovy® and Ozempic®?
“Mounjaro® works in a similar way to other available injectable weight loss products, such as Wegovy® and Saxenda®, however, it is more effective.
Based on clinical trials, 91% of people were able to lose more than 5% of their body fat using Mounjaro®. In similar trials, 84% of people lost more than 5% of their body weight on Wegovy®, and 60% on Saxenda®.” - Dr Mitra Dutt
Looking at your kwikpen for the first time, you may be wondering “how do I take Mounjaro®?”.
You inject Mounjaro® once a week into your tummy, thigh or upper arm. Read our article or look at our guide below to find out more about how to inject yourself. Please note, alcohol swabs are not provided.
You should inject Mounjaro® on the same day every week. You can take it at any time of day. You might want to set a reminder on your phone, so you don’t forget what day you normally take it.
Follow the steps below on how to use the Mounjaro® kwikpen:
Mounjaro® comes in several doses. Depending on where you are in your treatment journey, you will need to take a different dose.
The starting dose is 2.5mg. This increases in increments of 2.5mg until you reach 15mg. The dose is gradually increased to make sure you can cope with any side effects. You will need to stay on each dose for four weeks before you increase it.
If all goes to plan and you can tolerate the treatment, your dosing schedule will look like this:
Week | Dosage |
Weeks 1-4 | 2.5mg weekly |
Weeks 5-8 | 5mg weekly |
Weeks 9-12 | 7.5mg weekly |
Weeks 13-16 | 10mg weekly |
Weeks 17-20 | 12.5mg weekly |
Weeks 21 onwards | 15mg weekly |
If you’ve missed a dose of Mounjaro® you should take the missed dose within 4 days after the missed dose. Try to take it as soon as possible after you’ve realised you’ve missed it.
If more than 4 days have passed since the missed dose, then skip it and take your next dose on your scheduled day. Make sure not to take 2 doses within 3 days of each other.
Like with all medications, there is a chance you may experience some side effects when taking Mounjaro. Common side effects may affect more than 1 in 10 people using the weight loss medication.
Mounjaro® side effects often get better over time as your body gets used to treatment. You might find that you only experience side effects while your dose is being increased.
“When starting Mounjaro®, you’ll be prescribed a starting dose to begin with to allow your body to adjust to the medication and get used to side effects." - Dr Mitra Dutt
Potential side effects are broken down into common and uncommon:
Common side effects | Uncommon side effects |
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These side effects are usually not severe and often get better over time. They can be worse when starting treatment or going up a dose.
Learn more about the side effects of Mounjaro® by visiting the patient information leaflet.
Side effects are usually mild. As your body gets used to the treatment any side effects are likely to lessen and disappear. Give your body a regular break between each treatment by injecting Mounjaro® on the same day every week.
To manage side effects:
If you’d like to request Mounjaro® for weight loss, please complete our weight loss consultation. The consultation will ask you a series of questions to assess if the treatment is right for you.
If it’s your first-time ordering Mounjaro® from us, you’ll need to upload a video showing your ID and weight, so we can verify your identity and BMI. If you’re prescribed, you can have your treatment delivered the next day.
We will not be able to deliver Mounjaro® to Northern Ireland, and other exception postcodes in the UK, as the treatment requires cold storage (2-8°C) during transportation. We cannot guarantee no disruption to cold storage when delivering to these areas.
If you’re taking Mounjaro®, our clinicians will support you through your journey in a variety of different ways:
At certain intervals, you’ll be asked to update our clinicians on your weight to make sure the treatment is still suitable.
If you have any questions or queries you can send our team a message in your account.
Delivery:
Receiving Mounjaro®:
Storage after use:
Transportation and delivery:
If you have not received your order 48 hours after dispatch and/or your medication is warm to the touch, please contact us through your account or call us on 020 7989 9888.
Important note:
If you take your first dose more than 7 days after delivery, please contact us through your account.
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You can drink whilst taking Mounjaro®. However, limiting your daily intake is recommended as a best practice measure alongside your normal meal plan.
Mounjaro is available as a treatment for weight loss in the UK, although you will need a prescription before you can request it. If you are looking to access Mounjaro treatment through LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor, you will need to provide proof of your identity and BMI. See the section ‘Requesting Mounjaro from LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor’ above for more information on this.
When you stop taking Mounjaro and you have type 2 diabetes, your blood sugar levels can increase. Your appetite should fully return within around a week. This can lead to future weight gain.
It is not recommended that you stop taking Mounjaro for weight loss without consulting with your GP. For more information, look at our article on the effects of stopping weight loss injections.
Mounjaro should be injected into one of the following:
You can inject into the same area each time, but make sure you don’t choose the same spot! This can lead to irritation and bruising. For more information on using Mounjaro read our guide on how to use weight loss injections.
If unopened, Mounjaro® pens should be kept refrigerated. During use, pens can be kept either in the fridge or at room temperature.
As mentioned above, the result of a clinical trial showed that patients lost (on average) up to 22.5% of their initial weight after being on the highest dose of Mounjaro for 72 weeks.
However, this amount will vary per patient and be affected by your lifestyle when taking Mounjaro. For the best results, treatment should be taken with a low-calorie diet and regular exercise.
We offer a range of weight loss treatments, from injections like Wegovy to tablets like Orlistat and Xenical. Visit our medicated weight loss page to learn more about these as well as information about other treatments like Saxenda and Ozempic.
If you are considering switching treatments to Wegovy, please read our article on how to do so.
If you’re looking to lose weight without medication there are several steps you can take, as recommended by the NHS:
Should you order Mounjaro in advance?
We would not advise ordering Mounjaro® in advance or in bulk. While this might seem like a time-saving measure, you may decide to stay on a specific dose or move to another weight loss treatment as a part of your journey.
When should I order my next dose of Mounjaro®?
We recommend you order your next dose of Mounjaro® once you have taken your fourth and final dose of your current pen. However, if the delivery of your next pen is delayed due to a bank holiday then we suggest ordering early (see the latest information below). If you’re worried, keep a calendar or alert for when you need to re-order your weight loss treatment and keep aware of any potential roadblocks.
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