Weight Loss Medication

[TFICoffeetime]

Hi
Really hoping to hear good advice on where best to try for Mounjaro UK.
I understand it's a hot topic for some but I can't get NHS. I'm in obese category for my frame and health limiting condition. I can't exercise due to that the way I want. I'm happy to try self fund.
Sadly I didn't start before price rise. If you are someone receiving on NHS or privately (mainly later) where has been good with supply. Heard some places run out or don't increase dose accordingly.
This could have such a huge impact on my health. I would love to give it a go. The irony is I might be able to exercise more after loosing some weight which can't now and would help me sustain.
Where is good and best price/service feedback.
Thank you xx

Have a look at https://monj.co.uk for a list of GPhC registered pharmacies showing the various prices. I am currently using Swift who are at the cheaper end and have been great so far for me. I have used several other suppliers without any issue, I have changed pharmacies to keep costs down rather than because of any issues. I have used Asda, Zava, Pharmacy2U, and WePrescribe previously. None of those have ever questioned the dose I’ve requested.

Head over to the dedicated weight loss injections board for all the info, advice and support you could ever need.

in terms of keeping costs down privately, as the previous reply said you can take advantage of new customer discounts from the long list of registered pharmacies. Monj is great when you are new as you can he sure pharmacies listed and linked there are legitimate. I’ve used with no issues - MedExpress, swift doctor, Chemist4u, Weprescribe and pharmacy2u.

when you said you’ve heard some places run out, that was mainly a temporary issue caused by the panic and stock freeze in August due to the surprise price hike. It’s not very common, before that I heard occasionally that people couldn’t always get the high dose pens in stock. Progressively (anecdotally) over the last 6 months it seems like very few people go right up the doses, because they get enough effect from the low doses - I’ve never been above 5mg - the second dose) and almost at target - this helps with cost.

Many of us economise even more by using the additional liquid in pen for an extra dose with an insulin needle, and/or ordering higher dose pens and taking smaller doses. However that’s not something I’m recommending - you should read all the info around this on the board and make your own personal risk assessment about using pens for longer than recommended.

it’s the best thing I’ve done for myself in a long time, it may not be for everyone but it’s been life changing for me and so many others.

Thanks for advice. My head is spinning about two things.
Does it have to arrive cold. If I spend all that money and it doesn't I'm worried won't work.
My GP is awful - don't think they will be quick getting back to them, so can I not start until then or do you give details and they post out but send letter to GP. I just think my surgery aren't very quick.
Thanks do much for your help. You seem so well informed. Finding all the info overwhelming. Xx

@TFICoffeetime yes the medication has to be kept cold before you start to use it. The pharmacies are all very experienced at sending the medication out in insulated packaging with ice packs that will keep it cold for at least 48 hrs. I have never had a pen arrive warm. If there is a delivery delay then the pharmacy should refund or send a new pen. You can collect from some pharmacies that have real world shops, like Asda, Boots etc but they tend to be some of the more expensive ones.

Getting a private prescription for Mounjaro is nothing to do with your GP, so they won’t and can’t cause any delay for you. You fill out the details online for your chosen provider and your details are then reviewed and approved by the pharmacist or doctor from that provider. If approved, the medication is then sent out to you. Most providers will then send a letter to your GP simply for their information, not as a consultation or asking for info back. It just gets added to your notes, that’s all.

Oh that's some relief. If they expect letter back, could be months. It's hard to even get an appointment.
Does it have to be fridge cold or is it much cooler. Do they let you know when sending so you can be in. It's such a lot money and really positive how it can help but the logistics of getting something cold in post lol.
In places like Asda do they have it in a fridge.
It's weird had no idea it had to be cold lol.

@TFICoffeetime The medication has to be fridge cold, so 2 to 8 degrees. Pharmacies will use 24 or 48 hr delivery, it will be packed in insulating packaging such as WoolCool, with one or two frozen icepacks. The pharmacies have to show as part of their regulations that their delivery method can keep the "cold chain" for the medication whilst it's being delivered. All pharmacies will keep the medication in a fridge before delivery or handing over to a customer.

In the UK in November, keeping the medication between 2 and 8 degrees is not particularly challenging!

All the pharmacies that I've used have sent dispatch notifications with expected delivery times, so I know when to expect the package and can track it. If it's Royal Mail you can sometimes rearrange the delivery once it's dispatched so that they deliver to a sorting office so that you can pick up, if you prefer that and that option is available to you.

@TFICoffeetime you may get several posts like the previous one trying to get you to use their referral code for their current pharmacy. The referral code gets you a discount, but also gives the referrer a discount too. So it's not a neutral recommendation. Juniper are a subscription service, which is important to understand so you know what you are signing up to and how to cancel. Once you have had the initial new customer discount, the price for your next month's order will increase significantly.

Thanks for your replies. I appreciate the honesty. Really helpful xxx