First order
If you are using weight loss injections for the first time, you should always start with the lowest dose and increase the dose every four weeks until you reach the recommended dose.
For Mounjaro®, the starting dose is 2.5 mg, which is gradually increased to 15 mg per week.
For Wegovy®, the starting dose is 0.25 mg, which is gradually increased to 2.4 mg per week.
Ongoing treatment
If you have already been prescribed weight loss injections from another provider, you can choose a higher dose as long as you can provide proof of the previous prescription.
To decide which dosage is right for you, please consider the following guidelines:
Time since last injection | What dose should I order?*
| Time since last injection | What dose should I order | Example |
| Less than 4 weeks | The same dose as the previous one or the next higher dose | Example: If it has been less than 4 weeks since your last Mounjaro® injection / Wegovy® injection and your previous dose was 5 mg Mounjaro®/ 0.5 mg Wegovy®, you have two options: Continue with the 5 mg / 0.5 mg dose: If you had positive results and minimal side effects with the last treatment of 5 mg Mounjaro®/ 0.5 mg Wegovy®, it may make sense to maintain the same dose. |
| Between 4 and 8 weeks | The same dose as the previous prescription | Example: If it has been between 4 and 8 weeks since your last 5 mg dose of Mounjaro®/ 0.5 mg dose of Wegovy®, we recommend staying at the same 5 mg / 0.5 mg dose |
| More than 8 weeks | If more than 8 weeks have passed since your last dose, you need to restart with the lowest dose | You will restart with the 2.5 mg dose (Mounjaro®) or 0.25 mg dose (Wegovy®) |
*Please note that our recommendations are based on you having tolerated the last dose well. If this was not the case, we advise you to maintain or reduce your last dose.