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New rules for Pharmacy's

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Flufy · 05/02/2025 09:16

I don't agree at all with this. I started on Mounjaro 3 months ago. Before starting I would drink at least 10 units of alcohol daily and binge on takeaways, my fav in the day would be 2xBig mac meals, a quarter pounder and some nuggets twice a week. My blood pressure was 149 Sys / 83 Dia, I had some form of sleep apnea. I'm a worrier and easily stressed.
So 3 months on and I've got my BMI down to 24, my BP is 108 Sys / 71 Dia, I sleep like a log. I had one takeaway and it was a small kebab, only just finished it. I don't drink anymore. managed 3 beers in two months. I am also much more relaxed and let the world do its thing without stressing. Side effects I get tired the day after an injection and I had constipation for the first two months but am back regularly now. So for me, Mounjaro has been a life changer. I think I look great, whole new wardrobe. It's much cheaper for me to buy it than all the money I've spent on booze and food. But more importantly, I feel much more healthy. So as far as I'm concerned if I want to buy this I should be able to I'm not asking for handouts, this is my choice. Sorry to rant but it has been a game changer for me and it will push people to buy from less reputable sources.

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missingthemidlands · 06/02/2025 00:52

IReallyNeedThisToWork · 05/02/2025 14:44

@missingthemidlands the 30 bmi rule is to START the medication. All pharmacies will continue to prescribe until you are in the healthy range at the minimum and many will allow you to continue to at least 23 bmi (some lower). Those who offer ongoing maintenance will prescribe long term to help you stay at your healthy weight.

@Flufyyou have evidence of previous prescriptions so Zava are not suddenly going to cut you off. I have had several emails today from different pharmacies about the new regulations and they have all said that nothing will change for now and they will notify customers if and when they need to bring in anything like video calls/ more photos etc. If you have a history with a pharmacy and evidence you have been taking MJ, you will still be able to order.

I would recommend looking into Zava’s views on maintenance if you want to stay on long term though as many do not offer it. Other options are Oushk, Pharmulous, Cloud and Simple.

Thank you that’s informative.

minipie · 06/02/2025 02:00

Flufy · 05/02/2025 10:00

But that's my issue, I now have a healthy BMI and lifestyle. So technically I won't be able to get my next batch. If I can't get my next dose, I'll be back boozing and eating before I know it. I'd understand if it was NHS, but if I pay it should be my choice.

First, how can you be so sure you’d go back to old habits if you can’t get your next dose? You haven’t tried yet?

Second, the “if I pay I should be able to get it” argument. Should that apply to all potentially harmful prescription drugs? Should I be able to buy opioids, blood thinners, strong sleeping pills or other strong prescription drugs just because I can pay for them? These things are restricted for a reason, because there are only certain situations where the upsides outweigh the risks.

Anyway as PP have said you may still be able to get maintenance doses so this is all academic…

Lighterlilly · 06/02/2025 11:53

minipie · 06/02/2025 02:00

First, how can you be so sure you’d go back to old habits if you can’t get your next dose? You haven’t tried yet?

Second, the “if I pay I should be able to get it” argument. Should that apply to all potentially harmful prescription drugs? Should I be able to buy opioids, blood thinners, strong sleeping pills or other strong prescription drugs just because I can pay for them? These things are restricted for a reason, because there are only certain situations where the upsides outweigh the risks.

Anyway as PP have said you may still be able to get maintenance doses so this is all academic…

She will still be able to get it, not may be able to get it, there is no suggestion the Mhra change the prescribing rules. This is simply a pharmacy endeavour,

secondly I’m sure she does know herself well enough, and has tried in the past to maintain, not gain, lose. Most people who have become obese have gone through years of hell.

i will also stay on a maintenance dose, as i also know, i will regain otherwise, maybe 6, months or a year, but at some point it will happen. I know myself well enough. This isn’t my first rodeo.

I was reading the maintenance thread yesterday and it convinced me. The absolute effort that is going into maintaining , the guilt if they over eat, the constant focus on what they can and can’t eat. Some of them barely eating and having one meal a day, or fasting, exercising, it is a mighty effort.

that’s doable for many of us for a period, but ultimately willpower dissolves, life gets in the way, things impact our mental health.

And personally I don’t want to live like that any more. I don’t want to be so focused on not eating, on going without, feeling deprived, a constant daily strive to maintain.

I want to be able to keep taking a low dose and get on with my life, to not hear the food noise, not spend too much mental energy on it. I want to live a healthy life, where food and weight is not a major mental focus, and if one jab a week for ever more helps me do that, then I’m all in.

Bagpuss2022 · 06/02/2025 14:46

My BMI is almost 60 I’m 23 stone at 5”9 I about an extreme amount of weight on since 2020 and I can’t get any of the online pharmacies to prescribe to me due to my complex medical history.
so I’m morbidly obese and secondary weight management services have been cut so I’m stuck I am eating very healthy and I’m just not shifting it
being honest with the prescribers has gone against me

Lighterlilly · 06/02/2025 15:42

Bagpuss2022 · 06/02/2025 14:46

My BMI is almost 60 I’m 23 stone at 5”9 I about an extreme amount of weight on since 2020 and I can’t get any of the online pharmacies to prescribe to me due to my complex medical history.
so I’m morbidly obese and secondary weight management services have been cut so I’m stuck I am eating very healthy and I’m just not shifting it
being honest with the prescribers has gone against me

I think maybe reframe it in your mind, the prescribers are protecting your health. These guys prescribe when it is safe. They won’t risk your life if it is uncertain.

have you been referred to tier 3 weight management?

SilenceInside · 06/02/2025 15:46

@Bagpuss2022 have you tried a smaller pharmacy that offers (paid for) video consultations with a pharmacist? I think Oushk does them. Apologies if you've already tried them.

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