Mounjaro Price Increases In The UK

Mounjaro Price Increases In The UK

Mounjaro (or tirzepatide), the revolutionary weight-loss drug has proved its global appeal and effectiveness in managing obesity and type 2 diabetes. It helps to make you feel satiated for longer, reduces food noise and appetite, and helps to control blood sugar levels. However, Trump government policies to cut medication prices in America will soon change how much you pay for Mounjaro in Europe and the UK as Mounjaro’s parent company Eli Lilly announces a Mounjaro Injection Price hike.

Are Prices From Mounjaro Increasing In The UK From September 2025 ?

The price change depends on if you are getting Mounjaro weight-loss/type 2 diabetes treatment in the UK privately or on the NHS. If you are getting Mounjaro privately then unfortunately, the Mounjaro prices UK will be going up from September 2025. However, the price hike should not have as much of an impact those already receiving Mounjaro treatment on the NHS.

Why Are Weight Loss Jabs Increasing In Price In The UK ?

So why is Mounjaro getting more expensive in the UK? For some background context, the company that makes Mounjaro is called Eli Lily, they are an American pharmaceutical company that also makes other well-known medication like Prozac and Humalog. Recently Eli Lilly has announced that they will increase the price of Mounjaro by 170%. The change in price starts from September 2025. This is in response to a Trump government push to cut Mounjaro prices (and medication prices in general) in America by hiking up prices in Europe.

How Much Will Mounjaro Prices Be Increasing At Meds for Less ?

So how much will the price of Mounjaro injections be increasing if you are getting the medication here at Meds for Less. In line with Eli Lilly’s announcement of the 170% increase in Mounjaro (or tirzepatide) price, private healthcare providers across Europe and the UK are expected to increase their Mounjaro prices in line with the shifts in American-made medication prices. The table below shows a comparison of the price of Mounjaro injections here at Meds for Less; the new price comes into effect from September 2025:

If you have any other questions about the price increases, you can contact a member of our team.

What Alternatives Are There To Mounjaro?

If the increase in Mounjaro Price is going to affect your ability to access treatment, don’t worry, there are other weight-loss jabs or Type 2 diabetes treatment options available that you can consider. For example:

• Ozempic (semaglutide injections for managing Type 2 diabetes)
• Wegovy (higher dose of semaglutide for obesity management)

There are many other options unaffected by this sudden price hike in September 2025 that you can consider. It is advised that you discuss this with a doctor to assess what Type 2 diabetes/ weight management treatment is most suitable for you.

Will WeGovy or Ozempic Be Subject To Price Increases In September 2025?

Luckily, no – WeGovy and Ozempic prices will stay the same in September 2025. They are not subject to the same American policies to cut prices in America by raising prices in Europe. WeGovy and Ozempic are made by Novo Nordisk who are a Danish company. If you are currently using Mounjaro injections and you are worried about the price hikes, you are not alone. In fact, there are alternative options to Mounjaro that you can consider (e.g WeGovy, Ozempic). Please consult your doctor or healthcare provider before stopping or changing treatment.