Mounjaro February to April 24 starters - Thread 4

[ObsidianTree]

4th thread!

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/weight-loss-injections/5207564-mounjaro-february-to-april-24-starters-thread-3?page=40&reply=141722167

Evening all. I am still maintaining - 10mg every 10-12 days. No booze which helps hugely I think.

Please be gentle everyone and sorry for the long post. With my constant quest to find affordable pens I ordered from this company. Seemed reasonably cheap at £135 incl next day postage (15mg) However they asked very few questions and no request for proof of previous doses. When I placed the order I expected to get an email after requesting these but nope.

The next communication was two emails from the same company Dr Frank uses - EPP stating my order was with DAM pharmacy (again same as Dr F) and I received these this morning. No refrigeration and no use by date on the box. 🤷‍♀️. Luckily it’s been fairly cold today in the post box they were put in. There were three pens in the parcel with four needle heads in each.

I think I’ve worked out that I’ll have to inject 3 x 5mg doses to get my 15mg dose so that explains the 3 pens. Anyone else used them and what are your thoughts? I’m hoping to titrate down eventually but 10months in I still have a good 2-3 stones to lose so wanted to stockpile (a) whilst it’s still reasonably easy to buy and (b) whilst I can still afford it. Thanks.

@TimeIretired they sent you 3 5mg pens instead of one 15mg? I'd be contacting them and asking for a refund and I'd probably also report them to the General Pharmaceutical Council. They can't just send the wrong dose of pen. Don't accept it.

Are they actually registered with the GPC? You can search for them here and they should have their registration number on their website. Not sure if you meant to attach a photo with your post naming them? Photos are disabled at the moment so it won't have attached. Website to search is: https://www.pharmacyregulation.org/

Great news. Had an awful tale from my hairdresser about her daughter getting poorly as she had hardly any weight to lose :-(

@AgathaMystery can I ask what your maintenance plan is?

I'm on 10 too, but taking it weekly. Was thinking of going to 7.5 next but not really sure why!

@KeepingUndercover sorry I had uploaded a photo. no contact details - I’ve learnt my lesson the hard way haven’t I 🤦🏼‍♀️. The email I got from EPP is a no reply one.

My FB feed is flooded with WLJ ads at the moment.

Thank you tho for the link it looks like they are a kosher company and instructions with the pens is to inject yourself multiple times to reach the desired dose so maybe that they only ever provide 5mg pens.

Doesn't sound at all okay to me.

No expiry date on the box and injecting multiple times to get your required dose?
I'd be seriously concerned about what they have sent you.

I think you're correct to be wary, that does sound dodgy!

Has this from pharmacy2u so maybe no need for panic stations?

'Hello,

There has been some media coverage today regarding new guidance for online consultations for weight loss medicines.

We wanted to reassure you that Pharmacy2U’s weight loss programmes are compliant with General Pharmaceutical Council guidance (the UK’s regulatory body for pharmacy), and our prescribing service is also regulated by the Care Quality Commission.

If you’re currently taking part in our weight loss programme, your treatment and next consultation will continue as normal so you can confidently and safely continue your weight loss journey, with our team of clinicians.

If you do have any questions, you can use live chat or call our Customer Care team on 0113 265 0222.

Kind regards,

Pharmacy2U Team'

Ah, I'm sorry to read that.

It is good news, if it works in the way it should!

You can't at the moment, but when you can again, can you please upload some photos of the pens and boxes?

I am wondering if they are fake. The lack of date is very, very concerning.

I'd missed the bit about no use by date. That is very dodgy too.

Who did you order with @TimeIretired?

I don’t have one!! I’m just winging it. Will probs get another 15mg pen once I crack open my next one in a couple of weeks. I’m happy to go beyond the 30 day opening. Personal choice and not recommended, naturally! What about you?

Gees that does sound dodgy. Do they look like mounjaro pens? Like definitely from Eli lily?

Id be a bit wary to use them to be honest.

Lol just realised that there is a Feb 25 thread. Next thread I will have to put Feb - April 24 starters!

Some of us are approaching a year on MJ!

That's pretty much the thread title now though. Perhaps call it:

One year on Mounjaro - Feb 2024 to April 2024 starters

Yep! At the end of the month for me. I'm really struggling with the last few pounds though. Have a few pounds left and they've been really stubborn. I've decided now whatever I weigh at the year mark will be my new goal. No point getting to my "goal" weight then spending the rest of my life being miserable and fighting to stay there.

I have a meeting with Hira in a few weeks but the news made me panic and I've bought another pen so I wouldn't be cut off

I'm not quite at the 1 year mark (I started late April) but time has gone quickly!

@ObsidianTree nothing on the pens either. I’ve spoken to my bank and in the first instance I’m going to email them from a contact they gave me off the company’s website (Innupharm). If they don’t respond I can’t progress to a chargeback refund as paid with my Cc.

Have a look at this thread on Reddit
https://www.reddit.com/r/mounjarouk/s/jAAWwCdPNa
Sorry, they're not looking like a reliable supplier.

Definitely sounds dodgy. Maybe they have made a compound version, but you would have no idea what's in it. Id definitely not trust them and try and get that refund. Good luck

Yes sounds super dodgy. Looks like it comes form /made in china too.

@TimeIretired I'd chuck them! Or offer to return if they contact you again!

Good idea. I'll use that for next one 😊