Wed, 27 Aug 2025

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 Patients struggle to get weight loss drug ahead of price rise

The drug's US manufacturer has asked UK distributors to stop taking orders from pharmacies until next month's price increase.

* Some patients taking Mounjaro are struggling to obtain the medicine due to rising demand and limited supply.
* UK distributors have been asked by Eli Lilly to stop taking orders from pharmacies, citing "inappropriate stockpiling of medicines".
* Pharmacies are prioritizing existing patients over new ones, but predict supplies will return to normal in early September.
* Patients like Lynne Massey-Davis (65) and Marie Cook (49) are experiencing delays and difficulties in obtaining their prescriptions, with some being told there may be a two-week delay on delivery.
* The price of Mounjaro is set to increase by up to 170% from September 1, with a month's supply of the highest dose going from £122 to £330.
* Patients are advised not to bulk order or stockpile the medication, as this can impact supply and pose a risk to patient safety.
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