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Pharmacy wouldn't prescribe Mounjaro

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Reaux

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I asked in my nominated pharamacy (Cohens Chemist) about mounjaro as they were advertising it among other treatments for weight loss when I went to pick up my metformin. At the time they scheduled me in for an appointment the following week for an elligibility assessment I'm guessing, however on a follow up call about how I was getting on with my metformin prescription (they've checked in bi-weekly, very thoughtful) they told me they noticed I was scheduled for an appointment and with having T2 diabetes they wouldn't be able to proceed / privately prescribe and I'd need to talk to my GP.

I was diagnosed around mid-June and I'm due to repeat my A1c around September after which I'm assuming I'll have another review with the GP about my results and I'm guessing utilizing a GLP-1 medication would skew the results of that 3 month assessment? Do I need to ask my GP to be referred for a private prescription of a GLP-1 medication with T2? I've already looked at the NHS criteria for mounjaro and I don't think I'd qualify (in the current criteria anyway) and so I'm happy to pay for the treatment but I'm not sure /what/ I need from my GP that'd allow the pharmacy to issue a private prescription.
 
Reaux said:
I asked in my nominated pharamacy (Cohens Chemist) about mounjaro as they were advertising it among other treatments for weight loss when I went to pick up my metformin. At the time they scheduled me in for an appointment the following week for an elligibility assessment I'm guessing, however on a follow up call about how I was getting on with my metformin prescription (they've checked in bi-weekly, very thoughtful) they told me they noticed I was scheduled for an appointment and with having T2 diabetes they wouldn't be able to proceed / privately prescribe and I'd need to talk to my GP.

I was diagnosed around mid-June and I'm due to repeat my A1c around September after which I'm assuming I'll have another review with the GP about my results and I'm guessing utilizing a GLP-1 medication would skew the results of that 3 month assessment? Do I need to ask my GP to be referred for a private prescription of a GLP-1 medication with T2? I've already looked at the NHS criteria for mounjaro and I don't think I'd qualify (in the current criteria anyway) and so I'm happy to pay for the treatment but I'm not sure /what/ I need from my GP that'd allow the pharmacy to issue a private prescription.
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Welcome to the forum
Is there any reason why you think you are unable to manage to lose weight and reduce your blood glucose by making dietary changes and getting more exercise.
Many have found a low carb approach successful and a sustainable way. You may find by looking at this link and the information that it may be something worth trying first. https://lowcarbfreshwell.com/
 
Reaux said:
I was diagnosed around mid-June and I'm due to repeat my A1c around September after which I'm assuming I'll have another review with the GP about my results and I'm guessing utilizing a GLP-1 medication would skew the results of that 3 month assessment? Do I need to ask my GP to be referred for a private prescription of a GLP-1 medication with T2? I've already looked at the NHS criteria for mounjaro and I don't think I'd qualify (in the current criteria anyway) and so I'm happy to pay for the treatment but I'm not sure /what/ I need from my GP that'd allow the pharmacy to issue a private prescription.
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Sorry to hear you’ve had a delay accessing Mounjaro. Hopefully you can book an appointment with your GP and see whether it’s an option for you.
 
Leadinglights said:
Welcome to the forum
Is there any reason why you think you are unable to manage to lose weight and reduce your blood glucose by making dietary changes and getting more exercise.
Many have found a low carb approach successful and a sustainable way. You may find by looking at this link and the information that it may be something worth trying first. https://lowcarbfreshwell.com/
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Thank you, I have been here for about a month - just not super active :D. I'm currently maintaining a lower carb diet (80-130g with 80g being my app set goal which I do sometimes meet, but 130~ being what I seem to actually consume on average).

I'm currently losing 2.5lb~ a week currently which I know is considered "extreme weight loss" by most, however I am 6'2 and about 357lb's (starting 375) and am on about a 1,000~ daily calorie deficit from my BMR + activity.

My desire for seeking out a GLP-1 treatment like mounjaro is I know that as I lose weight it's probably going to become more challenging as I need to additionally reduce my deficit and as such I would like to be prepared for that. Ultimately I feel as though it may help me make better choices, for example not choosing carbs (e.g., bread for sandwiches) and instead opting for more lighter / low carb friendly options if I had the benefit of a reduced appetite.
 
Welcome to the forum. Are you just on metformin? Are you working towards 4 a day? I had a reading of 69 a year ago and the shock was enough to make me change my diet. I had piled on weight following an early menopause 30 years before, I hadn't put weight on for ten years but didn't have the willpower to lose. However cutting out most of bad food, I still had sandwiches if out, I was amazed to lose 2lbs a week without feeling hungry. I lost a stone before going on medication. I had an SGLT2 added and then felt I should eat more carbs so in last year I've lost 2 and half stone. My BG in December was 44 but I'm still on medication. I understand your wish to make a big effort particularly given your age. My surgery has incredibly strict rules for weight loss drugs.bmi 42 plus 4 other conditions. My bmi was 32 and I didn't have four conditions. It's now 26. I didn't consider a weight loss drug I was just thrilled I was losing eating meat or fish and veg. Even now when I eat carbs I can be tempted to eat more. I went on a diabetes course last week and they were stressing need to eat carbs at every meal.

@Katetype2 posts each Monday about her use of a weight loss drug. She has a private prescription legitimately. She is making a concerted effort to improve her health. She may be able to advise by DM or online. I'd have thought youd lose weight on 130 carbs. In time you might want to try the pathway to remission.


Good luck
 
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