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...

I THINK that's what she said - but it was just as I dialled in so cannot be sure

I can't access the live for some reason. Updates would be good, thanks guys.

Indian pharma companies may step in as the patent expires next year?
https://www.financialexpress.com/business/healthcare-india-to-soon-get-cheaper-versions-of-weight-loss-drug-all-you-need-to-know-3884093/

She says they are negotiating to try to get price down but there’s a limit to how much realistically they will do. She’s recommending buying 3 pens before Sept 1 price increase.

I keep a pack / s from a delivery in the freezer and the wool packaging as well, just in case it breaks down! For temporary storage, a tip I picked up online.

I hope so

I feel terrible for her, she sounds very emotional. I imagine she will be very worried about the future of her business too

She’s had to end it as she’s got emotional. I do really feel for her

Just confirmed on a live with Oushk. Scary times

Still more expensive in Spain even after the projected increases, I know that is scant comfort for those in the UK though. It must be so galling.

Where are they selling it to because I’m abroad and if I wasn’t sourcing my pens in the UK I’d be paying about 450 pounds a month here. As it is I’m paying between 340 and 350 on average every month depending on exchange rates.

So who/which country is getting the cheaper pens?

@Holluschickie that article is about semaglutide, so Wegovy/Ozempic/Rybelsus not Mounjaro. The Mounjaro patent doesn’t expire for several more years yet, unfortunately.

I’m feeling very fortunate that I’m at GW but this is the kick I needed to come off it (was planning on being on a low dose for as long as needed).

Just ordered two pens from Oushk and likely will be the last.

I really feel for those who are still on their weight loss journey.

They’re not. I think Hira has misunderstood what’s caused this. It’s been caused by Trump.

Oh sorry. I am not on WLI. I didn't realise they were different.
Hope some solution is found.

DH is going to order his 3 and that should get him to goal and a month or two of maintenance as we have some fridge stock too. Then we will have to see.

I’m just so glad we did this when we did as no way could we afford for both of us to be on the inflated prices. We can manage one of us, I am maintaining off MJ now. But it’s so horrible for those part way through their journey who who need this medication to maintain. It feels cruel. And so little notice.

Reseeling abroad was listed in the letter sent out as a reason for the change:

Why does the UK price need to be in line with European and other developed countries average prices?
Having a significantly lower price in the UK than European countries encourages other entities to export UK supply to those countries to profit from the price differential. Although this practice is banned to protect supply for UK patients, Lilly are aware of attempts to circumvent the export ban. Illegal exports could jeopardise patient safety by compromising the supply chain and Lilly are taking all means possible to protect UK supply for UK patients.

There were some pharmacies that were UK based and selling to people with non-UK addresses. Not legit and not legal, but they were doing it. There was a whole reddit board dedicated to people gloating at the UK possibly being hit with new guidelines because of it, some time back.

The manufacturer may be using this as a cover up, but that's what they've said.

Live just finished now, now much to add.

Outside their control, they will try to negotiate but they are not sure how it will work if will be based on number of patients, they will send out options such as switching to Wegovy, asking customers to order 3 pens in one parcel to reduce with delivery before 29th August to reduce workload (too late I've orders 3 separate 🙈).

She is working on prices today and will customers know as soon as they can.

Stunned themselves this is happening and with so little notice. Very emotional, couldn't talk at times.

FT and the telegraph have confirmed it’s due to pressure from Trump

Yes I did ask her as I’ve placed two separate orders but 🤷🏼‍♀️

Just picking up on this post. Surely stockpiling via multiple suppliers will be flagged at some point? Whatever flagging might do! Is it a true concern?

It’s about 450 pounds a pen where I am which is why I source it in the Uk for 340-350 pounds a pen. I can cover the increase but I just know that suppliers here will manipulate this price increase to make it seems it’s across the board/worldwide.

Oh for goodness sake. It sounds like she’s playing you all like a fiddle. She’s a business woman and has presumably made a small fortune from selling WLI. People talk about her as if she’s doing it all from the goodness of her heart.

I don’t know about anyone else but Oushk notified my GP and my GP emailed them back and basically said “thanks for letting us know but if you want any info it’s £98 a pop”

I’ve ordered 3 from oushk, it will definitely mean I come off instead of staying on for maintenance. I doubt she or anyone will allow switch to wegovy as a maintenance user.