What are the available doses of Mounjaro?
Mounjaro for weight loss in the UK is available in several doses, starting at 2.5mg once a week and gradually increasing, usually every four weeks, up to a maximum of 15mg per week. The most common long-term (maintenance) doses are 5mg, 10mg, or 15mg weekly, and your clinician will decide the right dose for you based on your weight loss progress and how well you tolerate the medication. Each pre-filled pen contains four doses, and you should always follow your prescriber’s instructions when adjusting your dose.
- Available doses: 2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 12.5mg, and 15mg weekly.
- Starting dose: 2.5mg once a week for the first month.
- Dose increases: Usually every 4 weeks, up to a maximum of 15mg weekly.
- Common maintenance doses: 5mg, 10mg, or 15mg weekly.
- Dose adjustments: Made by your clinician based on your response and any side effects.
- Each pre-filled pen contains four doses, used once a week.
This text has been fact checked for accuracy by Sorin Romaniuc, Pharmacist at medino.