Mounjaro Kwikpen

• Check your eligibility for weight-loss medication with a quick online consultation.
• If eligible, book a short video call to ask questions and explore options.
• Once approved, your personalised pathway is individually designed by a clinician.
• Your medication is delivered, discreetly packaged. 
• You’re never alone with specialist one-to-one support throughout your journey.
• Whole-person healthcare with nutrition, exercise and wellbeing advice.
• Tailored supplements to work with your changing needs. 
• Measure your progress and stay on track through your own dashboard.

The active ingredient tirzepatide mimics two gut hormones, GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide) and GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide). They work together to target your metabolism. Here’s how:

GLP-1 is the hormone released after eating. Mounjaro activates the GLP-1 receptor, slowing down stomach emptying to help you feel fuller for longer. It also boosts insulin release to regulate blood sugar levels, and the brain is cleverly alerted to reduce appetite and cravings. 

GIP compliments this perfectly by helping the body use insulin more efficiently. Blood sugar levels are regulated, the brain is signalled and you’ll feel satisfied with smaller, healthier portions.

Use this medication as part of your personalised treatment pathway for effective, lasting change.

Dose and frequency 

Using Mounjaro is simple. Your pre-filled injection pen is used once a week (on the same day). To help your body adjust to the medication, we start with a low dose which gradually increases over time until you reach your maximum amount. It’s different for everyone, and your clinician will work with you to find your sweet spot. This method reduces potential side effects and increases effectiveness for lasting results. 

Where to inject

Mounjaro is injected into fatty tissue (not your vein). Choose the area most comfortable for you:

Stomach - At least 2 inches/5cm (no closer) away from your belly button. Many choose this as it’s easy to reach.

Either thigh - The front upper part, avoiding your inner thigh.

Upper arm: The back, outer area. This is tricky to reach, so you may need someone to help you.

Rotate the exact spot each week to avoid irritation. Avoid bruised, tender, sore or sunburnt skin, as well as scar tissue, moles, birthmarks, tattoos and varicose veins. 

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE 

You'll need

• Your Mounjaro pen
• New needle
• Alcohol wipe
• Sharps bin

Get prepared

• Wash hands thoroughly. 
• Check the pen is in date and undamaged. The liquid should be clear or slightly yellow.
• Let the pen come to room temperature for 15 minutes if it’s been stored in the fridge. It’ll feel more comfortable. 
• Take off the pen cap and clean the red inner seal with an alcohol wipe.
• Always attach a new needle by removing the paper tab, pushing the needle onto the pen and twisting until secure.
• Remove both outer and inner needle caps (keeping the outer cap for later).

Check the flow

• Carefully turn the dose knob until it clicks twice and a long line appears in the dose window.
• Hold the pen with the needle pointing up.
• Push and hold the dose knob for 5 seconds. A ‘0’ will appear in the dose window and you should see a tiny drop of liquid.
• If nothing appears, try a couple more times. Change the needle if there’s still nothing.

You’re ready to inject

• Turn the dose knob until a ‘1’ appears in the dose window.
• Clean the chosen area of your skin with an alcohol wipe.
• Push the needle directly into your skin.
• Press the dose knob until it stops.
• Count to 5 seconds.
• When the dose window shows ‘0’, carefully remove the needle from your skin. 

After injecting

• You may see a small drop of blood, which is normal. 
• Gently press and hold with a cotton pad or tissue. Do not rub.
• Place the outer needle cap back on, unscrew and dispose of the needle in a sharps bin.
• Replace the pen cap and store following the storage instructions.

Mounjaro is generally well-suited to most people. Common side effects are with the digestive system. They’re usually experienced at the start of treatment or when increasing the dose.

Most common side effects (may affect over 1 in 10 people):

• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Vomiting
• Bloating 
• Constipation
• Stomach pain or discomfort

Your clinician will run through all side effects with you and discuss any concerns you may have.