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Weight loss injections/treatments

Discuss weight-loss injections and treatments, including personal experiences. Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. You may wish to speak to a medical professional before starting any treatments.

Where to start with WLI?

6 replies

SomethingWitty44 · 18/07/2026 07:44

Morning all, I’m seriously considering starting WLI but I have no idea where start. I have a BMI of 31 & liking the sound of Mounjaro. Would you mind telling me your experiences of the process please? Your suppliers and if you’d recommend them. Do you have to involve your GP?
thanks so much.

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perimenopoppet · 18/07/2026 08:06

Highly recommend Mounjaro, it gave me me back within 9 months after perimenopause turned me into an obese person I didn’t recognise in a few short years.

use monj.co.uk to find a list of legit suppliers. They are not all equal in service but they all provide the exact same product. Read trustpilot reviews and search for the pharmacy names on here to help choose. There’s no benefit to going with big names just because you’ve heard of them, they charge more because of that.

Watch out for this thread attracting lots of people recommending their pharmacy with a code. It’s the WLI version of an MLM and they get credit too - so take those recommendations with a pinch of salt. Code sharing is not permitted in this way by either the pharmacies or mumsnet, unless you know someone in real life on it then ask them for a genuine rec.

you might be lucky and respond to the lower doses, don’t feel the need to rush up to next strength every month. If you are losing stick with the lower ones, additional bonus of that is once you know what you are doing it opens up the option of sub-dosing which can save you a lot of money.

its common to get a good new customer price but then it jumps up. This is why many people switch suppliers each month. If you can be bothered it does save a lot. Beware of the small number of suppliers with a subscription model.

You don’t have to involve your GP directly but the pharmacy you use will notify them so it’s added to your records. Most just note and file it with no contact with you, unless there is a medical contraindication.

Fiddlesticks1 · 18/07/2026 08:15

Been on mounjaro over a year and have lost over 5 stone. It has been life changing.
I use a company called slimmr. Not the cheapest but very reliable and offer a free on- line fitness class each week which is then uploaded to YouTube. They also offer online videos to support you plus lots more. Dr Max Pemberton is behind the company. He writes in the Daily Mail and other publications and has jointly written a book about WLI and sustaining weight when you come off the injections.

perimenopoppet · 18/07/2026 08:17

You asked for suppliers - I’ve used all of the follow with no issues and would recommend - swift doctor, Weprescribe, Chemist4u, pharmacy2u, medicine marketplace, MedExpress. (The latter have their critics and they are not wrong but if you have no tricky medical flags that they can’t be bothered reviewing and get a quick authorisation by their AI then they are an efficient option) . If you do have any medical issues that would need consideration then people always recommend the GP led pharmacies including Swift doctor and Pharmulous. They take time to review individual cases whereas the high volume bigger names tend to just reject if they have any red flags rather than take up their time with individual reviews.

it’s worth noting that most suppliers will take your money after an online questionnaire gives first basic approval - and only then request more evidence from you - photos/videos and more info sometimes. If you then are not approved from that they will refund you. This can tie up your funds for some time so if you have any reason to think your prescription will need review make sure to use a company with a good reputation for customer service and refunds. A lot are mentioned on here as terrible for this.

SomethingWitty44 · 18/07/2026 08:49

Thank you all so much for taking the time to respond, really do appreciate your invaluable advice. He’s to a new, slimmer life!

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ThirdStorm · 18/07/2026 08:57

Best thing I did too. Try monj,co.uk for price comparison and new customer discounts (codes you can’t share here as it’s against the rules). My first supplier was MedExpress, really good and efficient. I’m now with Swift doctor as I’m in maintenance. First injection I was nervous but I’ve never looked back. Lost 5 stone and keeping it off. I followed a diet plan to lose weight (TDEE minus 500 calories) focused on protein. Good luck.

TheBrickCritic · 18/07/2026 09:10

Agree with everyone else it is life changing. I have lost 3.5 stones bmi was 30 its now around 21. I am in maintenance got to 7.5 for 1 pen done a pen on 5 and then going to try 2.5 for at least 1 pen and see if I can maintain. I dont want to lose anymore fornthe first time ever in my life!

I have used medexpress bolt and now lotus. All were fine, shame you cant keep the new patient discount. Lotus do maintenance and loyalty discount there is also an app for support so I am staying with them as find regular prices not too bad with the loyalty discount.Not all pharmacys tell your G.P. process is you pay and then get approved. I cant tell you experiences of getting money back if not approved as I haven't experienced that. It takes about 2 days from ordering to receiving medication at post office, delivery in discreet packaging.

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