If your first few months on Mounjaro have gone well, the next question is often a practical one. What does it cost to stay on treatment, and which dose will you continue with in the long term?
This guide explains what a maintenance dose is, how much it can cost in the UK, and what to consider if you are planning your ongoing treatment.
Mounjaro is a prescription only medicine, so the right dose and the decision to continue treatment will always be made by your prescriber following an individual clinical assessment. The aim of this guide is to help you understand what to expect and plan ahead with confidence.
Quick answer (featured snippet style): A Mounjaro maintenance dose is the ongoing weekly dose you continue after completing the initial dose increase. Mounjaro is taken once a week, not every day. In the UK, maintenance strengths commonly range from 7.5mg to the maximum of 15mg. At EverydayMeds, prices currently start from around £224.99 for returning customers, depending on the prescribed strength.
What is a Mounjaro maintenance dose?
A maintenance dose is the regular dose you continue once your body has adjusted to the medicine. When you first start Mounjaro injections, treatment begins at a lower strength and is increased gradually. This process, known as titration, helps reduce the likelihood of side effects such as nausea.
Once your prescriber decides on the dose that offers the right balance between effectiveness and how well you tolerate the medicine, that becomes your maintenance dose. You may continue on this dose for as long as your prescriber considers the treatment appropriate.
Treatment suitability depends on an individual clinical assessment, and your prescriber will decide which dose is right for you.
Is the Mounjaro maintenance dose daily or weekly?
This is a common question. Mounjaro is a once weekly injection, not a daily treatment. There is no daily maintenance dose of Mounjaro.
It is usually taken once a week on the same day each week, at any time of the day, with or without food. If you come across information about a daily GLP 1 tablet, that refers to a different treatment and not Mounjaro.
Following your prescribed dosing schedule is important, and you should always use the medicine exactly as advised by your prescriber.
Mounjaro strengths and the maximum dose
Mounjaro is available in six strengths: 2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 12.5mg and 15mg. The lower strengths are generally used when starting treatment and gradually increasing the dose, while the higher strengths may be used as ongoing maintenance once the dose increase is complete. The maximum licensed dose is 15mg once weekly.
Many people search for the 15mg maintenance dose because it is the highest strength available. However, a higher dose is not necessarily the right choice for everyone. The maintenance strength you continue on is based on your individual clinical assessment and your prescriber will decide which dose is most appropriate for you. We do not provide dosing instructions on this page, and you should always follow your prescriber's advice.
How tirzepatide works
Mounjaro is the brand name for tirzepatide, a medicine made by Eli Lilly. It is a dual GIP and GLP 1 receptor agonist, meaning it works on two natural hormone pathways involved in appetite and metabolism.
It may help reduce appetite, slow gastric emptying, and support blood glucose regulation. Mounjaro is intended to be used alongside healthy eating, regular physical activity, and other lifestyle changes where appropriate.
Results vary between individuals, and Mounjaro should only be used under the supervision of an appropriately qualified prescriber. You can explore the wider options through our medically supervised weight loss hub.
Why staying on a maintenance dose matters: the evidence
Mounjaro is supported by the SURMOUNT programme of clinical trials. In the pivotal SURMOUNT 1 study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, 2,539 adults with obesity, or overweight with a weight related condition, were treated for 72 weeks. The study reported average weight reductions of approximately 16.0% with the 5mg dose, 21.4% with the 10mg dose, and 22.5% with the 15mg dose, compared with around 2.4% for placebo.
The importance of staying on treatment was explored further in the SURMOUNT 4 trial, published in JAMA. After an initial treatment period with tirzepatide, participants who continued treatment generally maintained or built on their weight loss, while those who switched to placebo tended to regain some of the weight they had lost.
Longer term follow up from SURMOUNT 1 has also reported that clinically meaningful weight loss may be maintained for up to three years while treatment continues.
These findings suggest that ongoing treatment may help some people maintain their weight management results. However, individual results vary, and your prescriber will decide how long treatment is appropriate for you. The figures above are trial averages under study conditions and are not a guarantee of individual results.
Mounjaro maintenance dose cost in the UK
The ongoing cost of Mounjaro depends on your prescribed maintenance strength and whether you choose to order a single pen or a bundle.
At EverydayMeds, returning customers may be eligible to use the code DOSE25 for £25 off, subject to the current promotional terms. New patients may be able to use FIRST40 for £40 off their first order, subject to the current offer terms.
Maintenance dose price list
| Maintenance strength | Standard price (4 week pen) | Returning price (DOSE25 applied) |
|---|---|---|
| 7.5 mg | £249.99 | £224.99 |
| 10 mg | £269.99 | £244.99 |
| 12.5 mg | £299.99 | see checkout |
| 15 mg | £318.99 | see checkout |
Prices reflect the current listing on the retained page. Returning prices shown are the stated figures where available; the DOSE25 code applies £25 off the standard price at checkout. First order prices reflect FIRST40 applied to the standard price. Confirm all figures at checkout before publishing.
Bundles for long term treatment
For patients whose prescribed treatment plan has been confirmed, bundles group several pens into one order and may reduce the effective weekly cost .
| Bundle | Strengths included | First order price |
|---|---|---|
| Advance Duo | 7.5 mg plus 10 mg | £449.99 |
| Progress Trio | 5 mg, 7.5 mg and 10 mg | £634.99 |
Bundle prices per the current listing. Only buy ahead for strengths your prescriber has confirmed, and confirm live prices before publishing.
What is included in the price
A transparent price should include the medication, the online clinical assessment, the independent prescriber review, dispensing, and tracked delivery. Before placing your order, it is worth checking whether the consultation or prescription is charged separately, whether temperature controlled delivery costs extra, and whether follow up reviews are included.
At EverydayMeds, these are included in the listed price at the time of writing. As prices and services can change, it is always a good idea to check the latest pricing and what is included before you order.
How much is a Mounjaro maintenance dose at other pharmacies?
Many people compare maintenance dose prices across different UK pharmacies before deciding where to order. This may include well known providers such as Boots, Superdrug and Asda Pharmacy, as well as online pharmacies such as Simple Online Pharmacy, Ashcroft Pharmacy, Pharmulous and Bolt Pharmacy.
Prices can vary depending on the prescribed strength and may change over time. The best approach is to compare the latest prices and what is included with each provider when you are ready to order, rather than relying on older quoted prices. When comparing providers, look beyond the headline price and check whether the clinical assessment, prescription, and delivery are included in the total cost.
To compare fairly, look beyond the headline number and check the total, ongoing cost.
| What to compare | Why it matters for maintenance |
|---|---|
| Price of your specific strength | Maintenance cost is driven by your ongoing dose, not the starting price |
| Returning customer price | This is what you actually pay month after month |
| Consultation and prescription fees | Some providers charge these separately |
| Delivery cost and method | Temperature controlled shipping should be included |
| Bundle availability | Multi pen orders can lower the effective weekly cost |
| Stock of your dose | A low price is no help if your strength is out of stock |
This is a framework rather than a price list, because quoting competitor prices that change weekly would risk being inaccurate. Comparing like for like on the points above will give you a true picture of value.
Why maintenance prices vary
Maintenance prices can vary between strengths and providers for several reasons. Higher strengths are often more expensive than lower strengths. Providers also differ in what they include in the price. Some include the clinical assessment, prescription, delivery, and aftercare, while others may charge separately for these services.
Availability can also affect pricing, as demand for certain strengths may change over time. In addition, first order discounts can make an introductory price appear lower than the ongoing cost of treatment. If you are planning for long term treatment, it is usually more helpful to compare the standard returning customer price rather than the introductory offer.
Who is eligible for Mounjaro?
Private treatment may be considered for adults who meet the prescribing criteria in line with Mounjaro's UK licence, subject to an individual clinical assessment. This generally includes adults with a BMI that meets the current prescribing criteria, or those with a lower BMI and a weight related health condition, such as high blood pressure, dyslipidaemia, or prediabetes. Mounjaro is intended to be used alongside a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity where appropriate.
Lower BMI thresholds may be considered for people from South Asian, Chinese, other Asian, Middle Eastern, Black African, or African Caribbean backgrounds, in line with recognised clinical guidance.
On the NHS, tirzepatide is available under the stricter NICE Technology Appraisal TA1026, with treatment being introduced in phases, starting with those who have the highest clinical need.
Some people will need additional assessment before treatment can be considered. This includes anyone who is pregnant, trying to conceive, or breastfeeding, as well as people with a history of medullary thyroid cancer or certain pancreatic or digestive conditions.
BMI is only one part of the assessment. Your prescriber will consider your overall health, medical history, and treatment goals before deciding whether Mounjaro is suitable for you.
How to order your maintenance dose
Returning patients are usually asked to complete a follow-up review before further prescribing is considered . You complete a short online review, an independent prescriber confirms your maintenance dose remains appropriate, and your order is dispatched. You can begin through our injectable weight loss assessment, and prescribing decisions are overseen by our clinical team.
Review times vary depending on clinical requirements and service demand . If an injectable treatment is no longer considered appropriate , oral routes exist too, and you can read how to get a Wegovy Pill prescription as an alternative your prescriber can discuss with you.
Storage and cold chain delivery
Mounjaro is temperature sensitive and should be stored in a refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C, protected from light. To help maintain the correct temperature during transit, reputable providers dispatch it in insulated, temperature controlled packaging.
In some situations, pens may be stored at room temperature in line with the instructions provided in the Patient Information Leaflet. Always follow the storage guidance supplied with your medicine, as well as any advice from your prescriber or pharmacist.
Key takeaways
- A maintenance dose is the ongoing weekly dose you continue after titration. Mounjaro is taken once a week, not every day.
- Mounjaro is available in six strengths, with 15mg being the maximum licensed dose.
- Results from the SURMOUNT 4 trial suggested that participants who continued treatment generally maintained more weight loss than those who stopped treatment. Individual results vary.
- The ongoing cost depends on your prescribed strength. Returning customer pricing and bundle options may help reduce the average weekly cost.
- When comparing providers, look at the total ongoing cost, including what is included in the price, rather than focusing only on introductory offers. Treatment should always remain prescriber led.
