Mounjaro in West Bromwich: How It Works and How to Start

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is the most talked-about weight loss medicine in the UK right now — and with reason. It's the first treatment to act on two appetite hormones at once, GLP-1 and GIP, and in trials patients lost around 20% of their body weight over a year, more than any other licensed option.

At Lyng Pharmacy in West Bromwich, Mounjaro is available through our pharmacist-led weight loss clinic — with a free consultation before you start and proper check-ins while you're on it.

How Mounjaro works

Tirzepatide mimics two natural gut hormones that regulate appetite and blood sugar. The practical effect: you feel full sooner, stay full longer, and food noise quietens down remarkably. It's a once-weekly injection with a pre-filled pen — most people find it far easier than they expected, and we demonstrate the technique in person with your first supply.

Doses and what to expect

Everyone starts at 2.5mg weekly, moving up gradually (5mg, 7.5mg, and beyond to a maximum of 15mg) as your body adjusts. The slow build-up is deliberate — it keeps side effects like nausea and constipation manageable in the first weeks. Prices vary by strength; your pharmacist confirms costs at your consultation before you commit to anything.

Starting locally

Take our one-minute suitability check on the weight loss page — it works out your BMI (treatment is licensed for BMI 30+) and books your free consultation call. Your pharmacist reviews your medical history and medications, confirms Mounjaro is appropriate, and arranges your first supply for collection in store or free local delivery. Already on Mounjaro elsewhere? We can take over your care at your current dose.

Frequently asked questions