{"product_id":"mounjaro®-tirzepatide-assessment","title":"Mounjaro® (tirzepatide) assessment","description":"\u003cp\u003eAssessment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Mounjaro\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.\u003ca href=\"#scroll-to-what-is-mounjaro-tirzepatide\"\u003eWhat is Mounjaro (Tirzepatide)?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.\u003ca href=\"#scroll-to-how-does-mounjaro-work\"\u003eHow does Mounjaro work?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.\u003ca href=\"#scroll-to-how-effective-is-mounjaro\"\u003eHow effective is Mounjaro?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.\u003ca href=\"#scroll-to-mounjaro-dosage\"\u003eMounjaro dosage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.\u003ca href=\"#scroll-to-who-can-use-mounjaro\"\u003eWho can use Mounjaro?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.\u003ca href=\"#scroll-to-how-to-use-mounjaro\"\u003eHow to use Mounjaro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.\u003ca href=\"#scroll-to-what-are-the-side-effects-of-mounjaro\"\u003eWhat are the side effects of Mounjaro?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.\u003ca href=\"#scroll-to-requesting-mounjaro-from-lloydspharmacy-online-doctor\"\u003eRequesting Mounjaro from LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"what-is-mounjaro-tirzepatide\"\u003eWhat is Mounjaro (Tirzepatide)?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounjaro® (tirzepatide) is a weekly injection for adults trying to lose weight. It helps people with high BMIs (body mass indexes) lose weight. It contains the active ingredient tirzepatide. Mounjaro® is also known as Zepbound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/news\/mhra-authorises-diabetes-drug-mounjaro-tirzepatide-for-weight-management-and-weight-loss\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNovember 2023\u003c\/a\u003e, Mounjaro® has been approved as a weight loss treatment in the UK. It is now available on prescription at LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf prescribed, it’s important that Mounjaro® is used alongside healthy lifestyle changes, such as more physical activity and a reduced calorie diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"how-does-mounjaro-work\"\u003eHow does Mounjaro work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/1284\/4476\/files\/how-mounjaro-works_600x600.webp?v=1741000183\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"how-effetive-is-moujaro\"\u003eHow effective is Mounjaro?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to weight loss every person is different. Some people will lose weight faster than others. Mounjaro® can help you lose weight from the first dose alongside a healthy diet and regular exercise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicines.org.uk\/emc\/product\/15484\/smpc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClinical trials\u003c\/a\u003e have shown that on average, patients lost up to 22.5% of their original weight on the highest dose of Mounjaro® (15mg) after 72 weeks. Most adults (91%) can also \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/clinicaltrials.gov\/study\/NCT04184622\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eexpect to lose at least 5% of their body weight\u003c\/a\u003e when using Mounjaro®.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“While being an effective weight loss aid, it is not a miracle drug. It is important that this medication should also be introduced in conjunction with other lifestyle changes, such as a reduced-calorie diet and exercise.”\u003c\/em\u003e - Dr Mitra Dutt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMounjaro Vs. other weight loss injections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounjaro® weight loss injections are one of several medicated weight loss options currently available via prescription. Others in the market include Wegovy®, Saxenda® and Ozempic®. But what's the difference between Mounjaro®, Wegovy® and Ozempic®?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll three treatments are \u003cstrong\u003eweekly injections\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounjaro® has the active ingredient \u003cstrong\u003etirzepatide\u003c\/strong\u003e. Wegovy® and Ozempic® have the active ingredient \u003cstrong\u003esemaglutide\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounjaro® and Wegovy® are primarily used for weight loss. Ozempic® is primarily used for \u003cstrong\u003eblood sugar regulation\u003c\/strong\u003e in type-2 diabetes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll three treatments reduce and regulate appetite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35658024\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClinical trials\u003c\/a\u003e for Mounjaro® resulted in 91% of people losing more than 5% of their body weight, compared to 84% with Wegovy®. Ozempic® has not been tested as a weight loss drug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Mounjaro® works in a similar way to other available injectable weight loss products, such as Wegovy® and Saxenda®, however, it is more effective.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBased on clinical trials, 91% of people were able to lose more than 5% of their body fat using Mounjaro®. In similar trials, 84% of people lost more than 5% of their body weight on Wegovy®, and 60% on Saxenda®.”\u003c\/em\u003e - Dr Mitra Dutt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"mounjaro-dosage\"\u003eMounjaro dosage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounjaro® comes in several doses. Depending on where you are in your treatment journey, you will need to take a different dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicines.org.uk\/emc\/files\/pil.15482.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estarting dose is 2.5mg\u003c\/a\u003e. This increases in increments of 2.5mg until you reach 15mg. The dose is gradually increased to make sure you can cope with any side effects. You will need to stay on each dose for four weeks before you increase it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf all goes to plan and you can tolerate the treatment, your dosing schedule will look like this:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 99.9359%; height: 137.175px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5964px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.6319%; height: 19.5964px;\"\u003eWeek\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.118%; height: 19.5964px;\"\u003e Dosage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5964px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.6319%; height: 19.5964px;\"\u003eWeeks 1-4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.118%; height: 19.5964px;\"\u003e2.5mg weekly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5964px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.6319%; height: 19.5964px;\"\u003eWeeks 5-8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.118%; height: 19.5964px;\"\u003e5mg weekly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5964px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.6319%; height: 19.5964px;\"\u003eWeeks 9-12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.118%; height: 19.5964px;\"\u003e7.5mg weekly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5964px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.6319%; height: 19.5964px;\"\u003eWeeks 13-16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.118%; height: 19.5964px;\"\u003e10mg weekly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5964px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.6319%; height: 19.5964px;\"\u003eWeeks 17-20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.118%; height: 19.5964px;\"\u003e12.5mg weekly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5964px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.6319%; height: 19.5964px;\"\u003eWeeks 21 onwards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.118%; height: 19.5964px;\"\u003e15mg weekly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounjaro® dosing schedule:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat happens if you miss a dose of Mounjaro?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’ve missed a dose of Mounjaro® you should take the missed dose within 4 days after the missed dose. Try to take it as soon as possible after you’ve realised you’ve missed it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf more than 4 days have passed since the missed dose, then skip it and take your next dose on your scheduled day. Make sure not to take 2 doses within 3 days of each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"who-can-use-mounjaro\"\u003eWho can use Mounjaro?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople who can use Mounjaro® include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults with a BMI of 30 or above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults with a BMI of 27 or above with weight related health problems, such as a history of heart attack, stroke, or breathing problems during sleep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou shouldn’t use Mounjaro® if you’re allergic to any of the ingredients. Our clinicians will make sure it's safe for you to use, especially if you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave issues with food digestion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave ever had pancreatitis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave eye problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre using diabetes medication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre under 18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"how-to-use-mounjaro\"\u003eHow to use Mounjaro\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking at your kwikpen for the first time, you may be wondering “how do I take Mounjaro®?”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou inject Mounjaro® once a week into your tummy, thigh or upper arm. \u003cstrong\u003eRead our article \u003c\/strong\u003eor look at our guide below to find out more about how to inject yourself. Please note, alcohol swabs are not provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou should inject Mounjaro® on the same day every week. You can take it at any time of day. You might want to set a reminder on your phone, so you don’t forget what day you normally take it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eHow to inject Mounjaro®\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the steps below on how to use the Mounjaro® kwikpen:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash your hands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect your pen. Check the expiry date and that the pen contains the right dose. Check the liquid inside is colourless to a slightly yellow tone. Don’t use the pen is the liquid has been frozen, has particles in it, is discoloured or cloudy. Don’t use the medication if the name or dose doesn’t match your prescription. Or if the pen is expired, damaged or the medication has been frozen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePull off the grey base cap. This should come off easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe the red inner seal with a swab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect a new pen needle. Always use a new needle for each injection. Then pull off the paper tab from the outer needle shield.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush the capped pen needle straight onto the pen. Then twist the pen needle until it’s tight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePull off the outer needle cap and keep it. Then pull off the inner needle cap, this can go in the bin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlowly turn the knob dose, you’ll hear 2 clicks, and the extended line will be shown in the dose window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold your pen with the needle upwards and tap the cartridge holder gently. Then release some medicine into the air by pushing the dose knob until it stops. Slowly count to 5 while you do this. The 0 icon must be shown in the dose window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose where to inject yourself. Mounjaro® can be injected in your lower stomach, thighs or back of your upper arms. You can use the same area of your body every week but be sure to change your injection site.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn the dose knob until it stops and the icon is shown in the dose window. The icon is equal to a full 0.6ml dose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress the button at the top of the pen down for up to 10 seconds. You’ll hear a click, this means the injection has started. Listen for a second click this means the injection is complete. You can check your dose has been administered by seeing if the grey plunger at the top end of the pen is visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePull the needle out of your skin, it’s normal to see a drop of medicine on the needle. If you see some blood lightly press the area with cotton wool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck that the icon is in the dose window, if it is then you’ve had the full dose. If you don’t see the icon in the dose window reinsert the needle and finish the injection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace the outer needle shield.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnscrew the capped needle and put it in your sharps bin. Then replace the pen cap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-end##\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Algorithmic Health Ireland Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Assessment and Reorder","offer_id":56305522246009,"sku":"4332","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/0322\/1843\/files\/Mounjaro_2.webp?v=1776692978","url":"https:\/\/lloydsonlinedoctor.ie\/products\/mounjaro%c2%ae-tirzepatide-assessment","provider":"Algorithmic Health Ireland Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}