Weight Loss Injections in Basingstoke (October 2026)

01 · Cost and ordering

What weight loss injections cost and how to get them in Basingstoke

The Mounjaro pen is the weight loss injection we supply, and the 2.5mg starter pen has a standard price of £169.99 per month (one 4-week pen). Your first 2.5mg pen costs £129.99 with code FIRST40. Every later order is £25 off the standard price (code DOSE25). All six doses are in stock.

Each pen contains four weekly doses, so the monthly price is the price of one pen. The standard prices for the higher strengths are £218.99 for 5mg, £279.99 for 7.5mg, £290.99 for 10mg, £319.99 for 12.5mg and £329.99 for 15mg. Switching to us at a higher dose? A new customer's first order at 15mg is £289.99, and the new-customer discount applies at any dose.

For planning, the first four pens (2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg and 10mg) come to £959.96 at standard prices. A first year of 13 pens costs £2,711.88 if you settle at 5mg, up to £3,599.88 at 15mg. For 7.5mg, 10mg or 12.5mg, work from that dose's monthly price. A new customer's first order is £40 less, and every later order is £25 less.

02 · What you pay

What the price includes, and how it compares

The consultation is free and the price shown is the price paid, with no hidden fees. Needles, a sharps bin and injection guidance come with every order. Delivery is free next-day tracked (DPD, temperature-controlled, discreet), with Saturday delivery at £14.99. Same-day dispatch applies when you order by 3pm. Ongoing monthly reviews are part of the service, and we supply genuine pens through official LillyDirect supply. You can pay by Visa, Mastercard or Klarna, with pay-monthly options and no subscription.

Across the UK pharmacies we track (checked 10 October 2026), Mounjaro pens range from £143.96 to £339.00 per month depending on dose and provider. The 2.5mg starting pen ranges from £143.96 to £179.99. For the same dose, the gap between providers runs from £27 to £41. Boots' Mounjaro doses range from £179.00 to £339.00. Compare like for like by dose, because a single headline price rarely tells you the cost of the dose you will actually use.

03 · Ordering

How ordering works from Basingstoke

There are no clinic appointments to travel to. The process has three steps, and you can start your free consultation at any time.

• Free online consultation: a short health questionnaire, no charge and no obligation.
• Prescriber review: a GPhC-registered prescriber reviews your answers, not a scoring script. Payment is taken when you place the order; if the prescriber decides the treatment is not suitable, the order is refunded automatically in full.
• Dispensing and delivery: our registered pharmacy dispenses your pen, and it arrives by free next-day tracked delivery.

Repeat orders re-check suitability, and nothing ships automatically. Our team is available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, on 0333 207 0413 or at support@everydaymeds.co.uk. You can also browse all weight loss treatments to see how Mounjaro sits alongside other options.

04 · What Mounjaro is

What Mounjaro is and how it works

Mounjaro is the brand name for tirzepatide, a once-weekly injectable prescription medicine made by Eli Lilly. In the UK it is licensed for weight management in adults and for type 2 diabetes.¹ It comes as a pre-filled multi-dose pen (KwikPen) in six strengths: 2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 12.5mg and 15mg.¹

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.¹¹ That is the key point to hold on to: the injection makes eating less easier, but it works alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity, not instead of them.

This dual action is what distinguishes Mounjaro from single-action GLP-1 medicines such as semaglutide (Wegovy/Ozempic).¹ Wegovy is also a once-weekly injection, with pens of 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 1.7mg and 2.4mg. Its dose steps up after at least four weeks and reaches the 2.4mg maintenance dose from week 17.¹⁸ If you want to compare, see our page on Wegovy weight loss injections. Liraglutide products such as Saxenda are different again: they are supplied at 6mg per millilitre and are daily injections rather than weekly ones.

Tirzepatide has a half-life of about five days, so after a final dose it takes roughly 4–5 weeks to clear the system. There is no way to speed this up, and nothing needs doing while it clears.¹ This matters for planning. If you stop treatment, or if you are asking a prescriber about a side effect, the medicine does not leave your body immediately, so effects can continue for some weeks.

Mounjaro is a prescription-only medicine, supplied only after an online consultation reviewed by a GPhC-registered prescriber. Individual results vary, and this page is information, not a substitute for medical advice. A prescriber will look at your medical history and your current medicines before deciding whether it suits you, and they can say no. When they do, we refund automatically.

Weight loss injections are not all the same, and the label can mislead. If you want to understand that distinction, our page on cosmetic weight loss injections explains what to look out for. In every case, check who is prescribing, whether the pharmacy is on the GPhC register, and whether a prescriber reviews you personally.

05 · Who can have them

Who can have weight loss injections

Mounjaro is licensed for weight management in adults with a BMI of 30 or above, or a BMI between 27 and 30 with at least one weight-related condition. Examples are high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obstructive sleep apnoea, cardiovascular disease, prediabetes or type 2 diabetes.¹ It must be used alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.¹ Those criteria apply wherever you live, whether that is Basingstoke, Winchester or anywhere else in the UK.

A prescriber will assess your BMI, medical history and current medicines before deciding whether it is suitable for you.¹¹ That is why the consultation matters. It is not a formality, and it is not a scoring script: a GPhC-registered prescriber reviews your answers. Payment is taken when you place the order; if the prescriber decides the treatment is not suitable, the order is refunded automatically in full.

Medicines you already take are part of that decision. For example, the MHRA guidance on GLP-1 and GIP medicines notes that tirzepatide can reduce the absorption of oral contraceptives, because stomach emptying slows.⁷ Mounjaro must not be used during pregnancy, and it should be stopped at least one month before trying to conceive. If you become pregnant during treatment, stop the medicine and tell your prescriber promptly. The SmPC advises switching to a non-oral method, or adding a barrier method (such as condoms), for 4 weeks after starting Mounjaro and for 4 weeks after each dose increase.¹ Mounjaro must not be used during pregnancy, and it should be stopped at least one month before trying to conceive. If you become pregnant during treatment, stop the medicine and tell your prescriber promptly. If you take insulin or a sulfonylurea, the doses may need adjusting because of the risk of low blood sugar, so tell the prescriber about every medicine. If you have thyroid problems, our blog on weight loss injections and thyroid problems explains the questions worth raising before you start.

You should be honest in the questionnaire about your height, weight, health conditions and medicines. A prescriber can only judge suitability on accurate information, and the licence is specific about who the treatment is for.

Many people ask whether they are 'allowed' to try injections if they only want to lose a small amount of weight. The licence answers that: it is for adults who meet the licensed BMI criteria. It is not intended for cosmetic weight loss in people outside those criteria.

Finally, treatment is reviewed over time. Your prescriber will discuss whether continuing or stopping is right for you, and ongoing monthly reviews are included in our service. This means the decision to start is not the last decision: it is revisited as you respond, tolerate the dose and approach your goals. If you are weighing whether this is the right path before registering, our guide on how to register online for weight loss injections walks through what to expect.

06 · NHS or private

NHS or private: the honest picture

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.⁴ The NHS primary-care rollout began in June 2025 with the highest-need groups first, initially people with a BMI of 40 or above and four or more qualifying conditions.⁶ Full rollout is expected to take years, which is why many people who meet the licensed criteria choose regulated private treatment rather than waiting.⁶

In practice, that means the first thing to do in Basingstoke is to ask your GP whether you fall into a group that can currently be prescribed Mounjaro on the NHS. The groups are being phased, so the answer can change as the rollout widens. If you do qualify, the NHS route is a perfectly sensible one, and it is not our place to talk you out of it.

If you do not qualify yet, or you would rather not wait, the private route is regulated and runs through a registered pharmacy and a prescriber. You can check any pharmacy's registration on the GPhC public register.¹² Ours is GPhC registration 9012878. The practical differences are speed, convenience and cost: private treatment is paid for by you, while NHS prescribing carries the standard prescription charge in England, currently £9.90 per item where it applies.

Neither route is a shortcut around the licence. Whether you are seen by an NHS clinician or a private prescriber, the same basics apply: a suitable BMI and, where needed, a weight-related condition, alongside diet and activity changes, with the prescriber reviewing how you are getting on.

Some people start privately and later move to NHS care, or the other way round. If you are thinking of switching between providers, tell the new prescriber your current dose, how long you have taken it and how you have tolerated it. They will decide the right dose to continue at, rather than assuming you restart. Our page on Mounjaro in Northern Ireland shows how access can differ across UK nations, which is a reminder that local NHS arrangements vary.

When weighing up the decision, consider three questions. Do I meet the NHS criteria now? How long am I prepared to wait? And what would paying for treatment mean for me over a year, not just a month? Add up a first year at the dose you are likely to take, and set it against your own budget before starting. A first order with the new-customer discount lowers the entry cost, and no subscription means you are not locked in.

Whichever route you choose, keep your GP informed about any new treatment. It helps them look after your wider health, especially if you have conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure that may change as you lose weight.

07 · Doses and costs

Dose ladder and what a year costs

Everyone starts Mounjaro on 2.5mg once a week. This starting dose is about letting your body adjust, not about weight loss itself.¹ After at least 4 weeks the dose increases to 5mg. It can then step up by 2.5mg at a minimum of 4-week intervals (7.5mg, 10mg, 12.5mg) up to a maximum of 15mg weekly, depending on how you respond and tolerate it.¹ Many people settle at a maintenance dose of 5mg, 10mg or 15mg. Higher is not automatically better, and your prescriber will guide the right pace.¹¹

Because the pens are priced by strength, your cost depends on where you settle.

A new customer's first order is £40 less with code FIRST40, and every later order is £25 less (code DOSE25). Prices were checked 10 October 2026.

It is also worth thinking about response. 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.¹¹ So the yearly figure is a planning ceiling, not a commitment: treatment is reviewed, and you are not tied to a subscription.

For a fair comparison with other providers, look at the dose you will actually take and add up the first year, not just the starter pen.

08 · Realistic results

What results to expect

Weight loss on Mounjaro is gradual by design, so think in months, not days. 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, individual results vary, and treatment works alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity, not instead of them.²

To put that in perspective with a worked example: for someone starting at 100 kg, 20.9% is about 21 kg. The trial average does not predict your own result, and nothing in the figures tells you how many weeks it will take you to reach a given amount.

The trial also reported spread. At 72 weeks, 85% of participants on 5mg, 89% on 10mg and 91% on 15mg had lost at least 5% of their body weight. Half of participants on 10mg and 57% on 15mg lost at least 20% of their body weight.² So most people on treatment lost a meaningful amount, but outcomes covered a wide range, and the highest figures were not what everyone achieved.

The pace is not even. The first weeks on 2.5mg are an adjustment phase and losses are usually modest, and most measurable progress builds from 5mg onward, month by month.¹¹ Experiences differ widely: some people notice appetite change and early loss in week one, others feel little until a higher dose, and both are normal. Early loss includes water weight, so the trend over weeks matters more than any single weigh-in.¹¹

Mild nausea, altered appetite and tiredness in the first days after each injection are the commonest early effects and usually settle.¹¹ If effects are troublesome, or you are worried about anything new, speak to your prescriber. You can also report side effects through the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.¹⁹

Some practical habits help you judge progress sensibly. Weigh yourself at the same time of day, once a week at most, and look at the direction over a month rather than the number on a single morning. Many people also track measurements, energy and how clothes fit. Our free companion app, GLPTrackr (iOS and Android), is designed for tracking a GLP-1 journey, including your doses and weight over time.

If you are asking 'how much can I lose in three months?', the honest answer is that the trial measured results at 72 weeks and the early months are about adjustment and building up the dose. For a wider look at the safety side, read our blog on whether weight loss injections are safe.

09 · Injecting and storage

Injecting, missed doses, storage and travel

Mounjaro is injected under the skin (subcutaneously) once a week, on the same day each week, at any time of day, with or without food.¹³ Licensed injection sites are the stomach area (at least 5cm from the belly button), the front of the thigh, or the back of the upper arm if someone else gives the injection. Rotate the site with each dose. Each KwikPen contains four weekly doses.¹³ Follow the pen's instructions for how to use it, and use the guidance that comes with every order.

There is no 'best' time of day: Mounjaro works the same morning or evening, with or without food. What matters is the same day each week. Pick a day and time you will remember. Many people choose a weekend morning so early side effects fall on days off.¹

The KwikPen is set by turning the dose knob until the dose indicator shows the correct dose in the window.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can within 4 days (96 hours) of the scheduled time, then carry on with your usual day. If more than 4 days have passed, skip the missed dose entirely and take the next one on your normal day. Never take two doses within 3 days of each other.¹ You can also change your weekly injection day if needed, as long as at least 3 days (72 hours) have passed since your last dose.¹

Keep pens in a fridge at 2–8°C and never freeze them. Once in use, a pen can be kept out of the fridge not above 30°C for up to 30 days, which is useful for short trips, after which it should be discarded. Keep the pen cap on to protect it from light, and never use a pen that has been frozen.¹ Unopened pens belong in the fridge and keep until the expiry date printed on the box.

You can fly with Mounjaro. Carry pens in hand luggage, because hold luggage can fall below freezing, ideally in a cool bag with the prescription label or a copy of your prescription. In-use pens tolerate up to 30 days not above 30°C, so most holidays need no special arrangements, and for hot climates you should use an insulated pouch. Check destination rules for travelling with prescription injectables before you fly.¹³

If an unopened pen has been out of the fridge, check with the pharmacy before using it rather than relying on a remembered day limit. Figures circulating online often come from other countries' labels, and the UK patient information leaflet is the reference to trust. If you have a delivery in Basingstoke while you are out, the temperature-controlled packaging is designed for transit, but put the pens in the fridge as soon as they arrive.

10 · Safe buying

Buying safely: counterfeits, scams and what to avoid

Only buy weight loss injections from a pharmacy you can find on the GPhC register. You can search for any pharmacy by name or registration number, and ours is 9012878.¹² A prescription-only medicine should never be offered without a consultation or prescription. If a seller, social media account or website offers to supply without one, treat it as a warning sign. The MHRA publishes counterfeit medicine alerts and runs the Yellow Card scheme for reporting suspected problems.⁷

Our pens come through official LillyDirect supply, meaning Mounjaro direct from Eli Lilly's UK distribution, and every pen is a genuine KwikPen. That matters because counterfeit or unlicensed injectables carry unknown contents and unknown dosing accuracy. Be wary of anything that promises specific results, uses dramatic weight-loss claims, or is sold as a 'natural' alternative. Low-cost supplements are available cheaply without assessment and without clinical oversight, which is a very different thing from a licensed medicine reviewed by a prescriber.

Do not take two doses within 3 days of each other. Do not use a pen that has been frozen, and do not use one that will not dial a full dose.¹³

Beyond that, tell your prescriber about every other medicine. The medicine can reduce the absorption of oral contraceptives because stomach emptying slows, and the MHRA has issued guidance on this.⁷ If you take the pill, switch to a non-oral method, or add a barrier method (such as condoms), for 4 weeks after starting Mounjaro and for 4 weeks after each dose increase. If you take insulin or a sulfonylurea, the doses may need adjusting because of the risk of low blood sugar. For food and drink, your prescriber can give advice that fits you, and the consultation is the place to ask.

If you notice a new symptom and are not sure whether it is linked to treatment, contact your prescriber. Report suspected side effects through the Yellow Card scheme, which anyone can use.¹⁹ Reports help regulators spot patterns, and the scheme is not a substitute for talking to a clinician about your own symptoms.

Basingstoke has local clinics and pharmacies, and some people prefer face-to-face care. That is a perfectly reasonable preference. What matters, whichever you choose, is that a prescriber reviews you personally, the pharmacy is registered, the medicine is genuine, and there is follow-up. Our monthly reviews, dose-titration support and side-effect support are built around that. For nearby area guides with the same service, see our pages for Dorset and Cornwall, which describe the same online process.

Refunds work as follows: declined consultations are refunded automatically in full. Dispensed prescription medicines cannot be returned except where an item is faulty, damaged or wrong, in which case contact us within 3 days. Refunds take 5–10 working days.

11 · Serious side effects

Serious side effects: when to get help straight away

Serious side effects are uncommon but need urgent attention. Seek immediate medical help for: severe, persistent stomach pain that may spread to your back, with or without vomiting (possible pancreatitis); pain in the upper right abdomen, fever or yellowing of skin/eyes (possible gallbladder problems); or signs of a severe allergic reaction such as swelling of the face or throat and difficulty breathing. If you take insulin or a sulfonylurea alongside Mounjaro, watch for low blood sugar (shakiness, sweating, confusion) — your prescriber may need to adjust those medicines.¹