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Switch from Mounjaro to Wegovy with Newline Pharmacy
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Wegovy is also a weekly injection and is administered in the same way as Mounjaro. It is safe to switch from Mounjaro to Wegovy after a 7 day break, which means you can take Wegovy on your normal treatment day after stopping Mounjaro.
You do not have to retitrate from the lowest dose when switching to Wegovy. The recommended switching doses are:
Mounjaro 2.5mg - Wegovy 0.25mg
Mounjaro 5mg - Wegovy 0.5mg
Mounjaro 7.5/10mg - Wegovy 1mg
Mounjaro 12.5/15mg - Wegovy 1.7mg
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Wegovy is a weekly injection that you should take on the same day of each week. If you already take Mounjaro, you can switch to Wegovy on your next normal injection day.
The dose of Wegovy should be increased no more frequently than every 4 weeks, similar to Mounjaro. This is to reduce the chance of side effects, such as nausea and vomiting, fatigue, and indigestion. The full maintenance dose of Wegovy is 2.4mg weekly, which is approved for use for up to 2 years.
The Wegovy pen comes with its own needle tips. Instead of one pen per dose like Mounjaro, each Wegovy pen contains 4 doses. You will dial the dose on the side of the pen until it displays your desired weekly dose. The pen will then administer the corresponding amount of medication, and can then be stored until next week’s dose is due.
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Wegovy is available now at the following prices (for 1 pen containing 4 weeks of treatment):
0.25mg £99
0.5mg £129
1mg £129
1.7mg £185
2.4mg £229
With new treatments for weight loss coming to market, deciding how to get help losing weight safely and effectively can feel overwhelming. The NHS provides excellent weight loss lifestyle advice at Better Health, including information on healthy eating and free exercise programs. However, for some people, additional tools like weight loss medicines may be highly effective. Weight loss can reduce your risk of disease like hypertension, heart disease, and diabetes. Enquire today to see what options are available to you under our private service.
Our face-to-face consultations are fully compliant with current U.K. guidance on the use of weight loss medications. You will be able to contact our registered pharmacists with questions or concerns about your treatment.
Treatments
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Wegovy (semaglutide) is a medication that aids weight loss by regulating appetite to make you feel full and reduce food cravings. It is taken as a weekly injection in a dial-dose pen.
Wegovy is increasing in popularity in the UK as many patients are switching to this medication due to increases in the price of Mounjaro.
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Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a medication that aids weight loss by regulating appetite to make you feel full and reduce food cravings. It is taken as a weekly injection in a pre-filled syringe you can administer yourself or with assistance at home.
The manufacturer of Mounjaro has announced new prices which has lead to national price increases for patients. Mounjaro continues to be available but at a higher cost. Some patients may be interested in switching to another GLP-1 medication, like Wegovy.
We can take over treatment that has been initiated elsewhere, whether this be from an online pharmacy or other location.
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Mysimba (naltrexone and bupropion) is a tablet that aids in weight loss by moderating the pleasurable signals associated with eating food, thereby reducing appetite. It also changes the way your body uses energy to increase the calories burned.
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Saxenda (liraglutide) is a medication that aids weight loss by regulating appetite to make you feel full and reduce food cravings. It is taken as a daily injection in a dial-dose pen.
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Orlistat is a tablet that aids in weight loss by preventing the absorption of some of the fat in the food you eat. It is important to maintain a balanced diet and exercise in addition to taking this medicine.
