Big price increases?

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Anyone else seen this chatter about massive price increases announced for MJ (to pharmacies) in the last hour or so?

Very concerning as it looks like it could double the cost of some of the doses. I'll try to find the copy of the letter sent out...

She was was quite right to query the source of the news which came from something picked up on Reddit.

But just so you know - you’re not going to change my mind on anything you’ve said so please excuse me for ignoring you from now on in.

Urgh. I'm in the states and got very excited when Trump said he was making drug prices fairer. We pay more than $1000 for ozempic, $1600 for Mounjaro I think. Yours is substantially cheaper. I thought we were going to pay less... I was wrong. Just urgh.

I've just ordered 3 pens from Oushk...but I wonder what happens in three months when I want to order another pen. Will they recognise that I've had these pens, or think I need to completely re-register, but by that point my BMI might be below 30. Aaaargh. Fucking Trump!!!!!

It's so shit. Solidarity everyone.

It's not panic buying, it's stockpiling before price increases. No it's not good for people who need their next one but nobody is buying in panic against shortages, they are making calculated decisions to lay out more money now to save later.

A tablet version of MJ is due to hit the market next Spring. This will be much cheaper to manufacture and distribute etc. A lot of the cost of MJ is down to the manufacturing cost of the pen.

I'm wandering if pharmacies recommending looking at alternatives (such as Wegovy) is them giving themselves a bit of leverage with their negotiations with Lilly? Or am I just wishful thinking? 🤔

I think everybody is aware of the gravity of the situation. But I also don't think that comments such as 'its all going to go tits up' (paraphrasing here) are going to help people.

I completely understand how you feel, I'm so upset by this and am looking at potentially having to give up the only thing that makes me feel normal. But right now, we all need to take a breath because our words do have an impact.

I mean this respectfully and compassionately - I really do hear you and I promise I understand how you feel.

Out of interest - is Mounjaro covered on your health insurance?

As long as you’re a longstanding customer I’m sure they’ll honour it. Just send them screenshots of your prescriptions from today. They’re good at messaging if you have any issues!

I'm afraid that they have already confirmed that they are indeed raising the prices considerably in the UK market from 1st September.

Here's a share link to the Times article. Strong link to tariffs (or rather pressure on pharma companies

https://www.thetimes.com/article/bf9fe702-560e-41f7-8929-42521cabdb97?shareToken=55be794975f25b7edc45fe1fcacf76d7

Feeling really sad for everyone affected. This drug has been a game changer for people i know; and the lack of warning is awful

Look at the context of my comment. I was saying in terms of drug prices generally.

@Weepixie it is not unless extremely overweight/prediabetic etc. I need to lose c.20lbs which isn't considered enough, so if I get it I pay out of pocket.

Why will we revert? This is catastrophising. You can buy a pen at a dose or two above your current dose and spread them out. If you're at 15mg already you can reduce your dose and make an extra effort to calorie count and stick to your calories and make a pen last 6 weeks instead of 4/5. And you can wait 6 months to a year and see when new drugs come on the market at a cheaper price point. There is no need for anyone to regain all the weight we have lost.

Yes, I understand the context. But I think you are (absolutely without meaning to) making people feel worse.

I'm so sorry, I really am.

Why will we revert? This is catastrophising. You can buy a pen at a dose or two above your current dose and spread them out. If you're at 15mg already you can reduce your dose and make an extra effort to calorie count and stick to your calories and make a pen last 6 weeks instead of 4/5. And you can wait 6 months to a year and see when new drugs come on the market at a cheaper price point. There is no need for anyone to regain all the weight we have lost.

Grow up. You’re presumably an adult and able to form your own opinions.

This is a lovely message and just what I needed to hear. Thank you for your kindness, and support to everyone else feeling down today.

Okay. I can see you aren't in the place to discuss this, so I will back away.

@Arraminta what tablet is that? Do you mean Orforglipron? That’s still in clinical trials and isn’t likely to be available by spring.

Actually I agree with @PresidentBarklett and they’re being very measured in their comments to you. You need to re-centre yourself.

I’m perfectly fine. Thank you.

@BabyCatFace I like this positivity! 😃

They were never going to lower prices if they could just hike ours. Although I do think the amount you pay in the states is beyond ridiculous.