Your Mounjaro price guide · October 2026
Does GLP-1 Work? How It Works and What to Expect (October 2026)
Yes, GLP-1 medicines work in trials, though results vary from person to person. They act on gut-hormone receptors, so most people feel fuller sooner and less hungry between meals. In the SURMOUNT-1 trial, people on tirzepatide lost far more weight than with lifestyle changes alone over 72 weeks.2 Results vary, and treatment works alongside diet and activity. Current as of October 2026.
One pen. Four weekly doses.
New customers£40 off your first order with code FIRST40. Standard price £169.99.
From your first consultation to ongoing care.
- GPhC-registered UK pharmacy
- Prescriber assessment
- Temperature-controlled delivery
- Advice from our pharmacy team
The short version
GLP-1 medicines are well-studied, licensed treatments that change appetite signals. They work best as one part of a plan that includes food and movement.
- Price includes prescriber assessment and standard delivery — no consultation fees
- Orders approved by 3pm for next-day tracked delivery
- GPhC-registered pharmacy 9012878
- Needles and sharps disposal included
Compare UK Mounjaro Prices
Prices checked 10 October 2026
| Provider | 2.5mg | 5mg | 7.5mg | 10mg | 12.5mg | 15mg | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 £40 off first order | £129.99First orderReorders £144.99 | £178.99First orderReorders £193.99 | £239.99First orderReorders £254.99 | £250.99First orderReorders £265.99 | £279.99First orderReorders £294.99 | £289.99First orderReorders £304.99 | Consultation and next-day tracked delivery included |
| Boots Online Doctor | £179.00 | £199.00 | £259.00 | £299.00 | £319.00 | £339.00 | Free click & collect; cold-chain home delivery chargeable |
| Asda Online Doctor | £148.97 | £188.97 | £248.97 | £278.97 | £287.47 | £298.97 | Refrigerated delivery from £4.50; free click & collect |
| MedExpress | £179.99 | £189.99 | £249.99 | £279.99 | £299.99 | £309.99 | Delivery £2.90 to £3.95; new-customer discount at checkout |
| Simple Online Pharmacy | £169.00 | £199.99 | £259.99 | £279.99 | £299.99 | £319.99 | Delivery £4.99 per order |
| Oxford Online Pharmacy | £143.96 | £188.96 | £248.96 | £278.96 | £288.96 | £309.95 | Free consultation; cold delivery £5.49 |
| Chemist4U | £148.00 | £188.00 | £248.00 | £278.00 | £288.00 | £298.00 | Consultation included; free temperature-controlled delivery |
| Chemist Click | £163.99 | £173.99 | £232.99 | £259.99 | £279.99 | £299.49 | Cold-chain delivery charged; £20 off with code |
| Click Pharmacy | £169.99 | £189.99 | £239.99 | £269.99 | £289.99 | £299.99 | Free assessment; delivery £3.50 to £7.95 |
| Medino | £147.99 | £169.99 | £249.99 | £269.99 | £299.99 | £319.99 | Consultation and delivery included |
Prices collected weekly from each provider's published price list.
A quick overview
What to know
before you start.
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GLP-1 medicines work by acting on gut-hormone receptors that regulate appetite, stomach emptying and insulin response.
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Trial results are averages over 72 weeks; individual results vary and the medicine supports diet and activity rather than replacing them.
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The first weeks are an adjustment phase, so think in months, not days.
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Plateaus are normal and are handled within the licence, never by doubling doses or adding unlicensed products.
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Your prescriber reviews whether the treatment is working for you.
In this guide
01 · The core answer
Does GLP-1 actually help you lose weight?
Yes, in trials it does, and by a clear margin. In the SURMOUNT-1 trial of 2,539 adults, people taking tirzepatide alongside diet and exercise lost on average 15% of their body weight on 5mg, 19.5% on 10mg and 20.9% on 15mg over 72 weeks, compared with 3.1% with lifestyle changes alone.2 These are trial averages, so individual results vary. Treatment works alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity, not instead of them.2
Weight is not the only change. In trials, weight loss on tirzepatide came with average improvements in waist size, blood pressure, cholesterol and blood-sugar measures.2 These are trial-average secondary outcomes, not promises.
02 · Is it for you?
Is a GLP-1 medicine relevant to you?
It may be if you are an adult living with overweight or obesity and want a clinically supervised option. If you are weighing up private treatment, our weight loss clinic explains the process, and the Mounjaro pen page has live prices and the free consultation. A GPhC-registered prescriber reviews every order. You can also read how GLP-1 works for weight loss in more depth.
03 · How it works
How does a GLP-1 work in the body?
It acts on receptors your gut hormones normally switch on after eating. Tirzepatide is the first treatment of its kind to activate two natural gut-hormone receptors at once: GIP and GLP-1. Together these help regulate appetite, slow how quickly the stomach empties, and improve the way the body responds to insulin.1
In practice, most people feel fuller sooner and less hungry between meals, which supports a reduced-calorie diet.1 Semaglutide (Wegovy) is a single-action GLP-1 medicine, and you can see the Wegovy pen if you want to compare options with a prescriber.
04 · Pace of results
How quickly does it work, and why might I not be losing weight?
Weight loss is gradual by design. The first weeks on 2.5mg are an adjustment phase and losses are usually modest; most measurable progress builds from 5mg onward, month by month.1 Experiences differ widely: some people notice appetite change in week one, others feel little until a higher dose, and both are normal. See how soon GLP-1 starts to work and how long it takes.
Plateaus of a few weeks are normal as the body adapts to a lower weight. Review food intake honestly, protect protein and activity, check sleep and alcohol, and ask your prescriber whether a dose step-up is appropriate. A plateau is not a reason to double doses or add unlicensed products.1
If you have lost less than 5% of your starting weight after 6 months on the highest dose you can tolerate, your prescriber will discuss whether continuing or stopping is right for you.4
05 · Things that do not work
Do GLP-1 drops, boosters and liquids work?
Products sold as GLP-1 drops, boosters or diets are not the licensed medicines and are not regulated for this use. Read our guides on GLP-1 liquids, GLP-1 boosters and the GLP-1 diet. Dramatic weight-loss claims from sellers offering to supply without a consultation or prescription should be treated with caution.
06 · Stopping and access
Do you have to stay on it, and why don't doctors always prescribe it?
Whether to continue long term is a decision for you and your prescriber, based on how you respond. After a final dose, tirzepatide takes roughly four to five weeks to clear the system, and nothing needs doing while it clears.1
On access, Mounjaro is available on the NHS, but access is being phased in over several years. NICE recommends it for adults with a BMI of at least 35 plus at least one weight-related condition, and the primary-care rollout began in June 2025 with the highest-need groups first.46 That is why many people who meet the licensed criteria choose regulated private treatment.
Mounjaro is a prescription-only medicine supplied only after an online consultation reviewed by a GPhC-registered prescriber. Individual results vary. This page is information, not a substitute for medical advice.
How ordering works
How ordering works at EverydayMeds
Three steps, with our pharmacy team alongside you.
Step 1: Online consultation — 5–10 minutes
Complete a confidential health questionnaire covering BMI, medical history and current medication. No payment is taken until you're approved.
Step 2: Prescriber review — usually same day
A UK registered prescriber checks your suitability against the licensed criteria (BMI ≥30, or ≥27 with a weight-related condition) and contraindications, and confirms your starting dose.
Step 3: Next-day tracked delivery
Dispensed by our GPhC-registered pharmacy in temperature-controlled packaging with needles and a sharps bin included. Orders approved by 3pm for next-day tracked delivery.
Prescription and dispatch follow clinical approval. Confirm current delivery options when ordering.
Afterwards you're not on your own: dose-change reviews are built in before each step up, our pharmacist team is available for side-effect questions, and repeat orders re-check suitability rather than auto-shipping.
Your questions, answered
Mounjaro price UK — frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions about Mounjaro prices, NHS access and ongoing treatment.
Ask our pharmacy teamDoes GLP-1 actually help you lose weight?
How does GLP-1 work?
Why am I not losing weight on GLP-1?
What happens when you first start taking GLP-1?
Do GLP-1s shrink your stomach?
Do you have to stay on GLP-1 forever for weight loss?
Does GLP-1 work immediately?
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Mahommed Zunaid Ayub Patel
Superintendent Pharmacist
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How we source our information
How we source our information: every clinical statement on this page is drawn from the sources below. Our prices are shown live from our pharmacy's product listings, and competitor prices show the date they were collected.
Sources — 5 references
- Mounjaro KwikPen — Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC), electronic medicines compendium (EMC), 2026
- Jastreboff AM, et al. Tirzepatide Once Weekly for the Treatment of Obesity (SURMOUNT-1). N Engl J Med 2022;387:205–216
- NICE TA1026 — Tirzepatide for managing overweight and obesity, including the practical prescribing guide
- NHS England — Weight management injections: rollout guidance
- Mounjaro KwikPen — Patient Information Leaflet (emc)
EverydayMeds is operated by OVIO Ltd · GPhC-registered pharmacy 9012878 · Registered premises, Leicester · Superintendent Pharmacist: Mahommed Zunaid Ayub Patel