Updated 20/11/25: What to Ask Before Choosing a Mounjaro Provider

October 22, 2025 •

Drew Clayton

Your GP receptionist tells you the NHS waiting list stretches beyond two years. You've researched Mounjaro's results (patients losing over 20% body weight in clinical trials) and decided private treatment makes sense. Now you face dozens of UK providers, each claiming to offer the best service at competitive prices.

Choosing the wrong provider means more than wasting money. Poor clinical support leaves you managing complex medication alone. Hidden fees transform affordable treatment into financial strain. Supply problems interrupt your progress just when you're seeing results. Restrictive contracts trap you with providers who don't prioritise your wellbeing.

The right provider makes your treatment journey smooth and successful. They communicate clearly, respond promptly to concerns, and support you through challenges without extracting maximum profit at every opportunity. They treat you as a patient whose health matters, not a subscription number generating predictable revenue.

This guide shows you exactly what to ask before choosing a Mounjaro provider. These questions reveal whether providers genuinely care about patient outcomes or simply process prescriptions for profit. Understanding what to ask protects you from expensive mistakes and helps you find genuine value.

At G-1 Nutrition, we built our service around the questions patients should ask but often don't. Transparent pricing, responsive clinical support, reliable medication supply, and flexible month-to-month treatment reflect what matters most for successful outcomes. Complete our online consultation to experience the difference that patient-focused care makes.

Questions About Pricing and Transparency

What's Included in Your Advertised Price?

This single question exposes providers who bury costs in complex fee structures. Many advertise attractive medication prices then add consultation fees, delivery charges, prescription processing fees, and administrative costs that weren't disclosed upfront.

Ask specifically whether the advertised price includes:

• Initial consultation costs
• Follow-up consultation fees (if required)
• Delivery or collection charges
• Prescription processing fees
• Blood test requirements and costs
• Membership or subscription fees

Providers with nothing to hide answer this question directly. Those who deflect, provide vague responses, or claim "it depends on individual circumstances" likely operate fee structures designed to extract additional revenue after you've committed.

How Often Do Your Prices Change?

Following September 2025's price increases, some providers implemented massive price rises with minimal notice whilst others absorbed portions of increases to maintain patient affordability. How providers responded reveals whether they prioritise patient welfare or profit maximisation.

Ask about:

• Price change history over the past 12 months
• Advance notice periods before price increases
• Whether price rises exceeded cost changes
• Commitment to price stability for existing patients

Frequent unexpected price changes create budget uncertainty and suggest providers view patients as captive revenue sources rather than valued individuals whose financial circumstances matter.

Can You Provide a Complete Cost Breakdown for 12 Months?

This question forces providers to reveal true long-term costs. Some quote attractive starting doses then implement steep increases as you progress to maintenance levels. Others add "review fees" or "continuation consultations" that weren't mentioned initially.

Request itemised annual costs including:

• All medication costs from starting dose through typical maintenance
• Initial and follow-up consultation fees
• Delivery charges multiplied by 12 months
• Any blood test requirements
• Membership or subscription fees

Calculate your actual 12-month total before choosing providers. A clinic charging £165 monthly with no additional fees costs less annually than one charging £155 plus £25 consultations, £10 delivery, and £15 membership fees. That brings the actual monthly total to £205.

Dose Strength	G-1 Nutrition Price	What's Included
2.5mg	£149.50	Consultation, medication, delivery, clinical support
5mg	£165	Consultation, medication, delivery, clinical support
7.5mg	£220	Consultation, medication, delivery, clinical support
10mg	£245	Consultation, medication, delivery, clinical support
12.5mg	£260	Consultation, medication, delivery, clinical support
15mg	£280	Consultation, medication, delivery, clinical support

Questions About Clinical Support and Qualifications

Who Prescribes My Medication?

This fundamental question determines whether you receive genuine medical oversight or automated prescription processing. Some providers use qualified prescribers who review each patient individually. Others employ systems that rubber-stamp prescriptions with minimal clinical input.

Ask specifically:

• Are prescribers GPhC-registered clinicians?
• What qualifications do they hold?
• Do they specialise in obesity or weight management?
• Will the same prescriber follow my treatment, or do different clinicians review each order?

Legitimate providers proudly share their clinical team's credentials. Those who provide vague answers about "qualified healthcare professionals" or refuse to specify prescriber qualifications raise red flags about service quality.

How Quickly Do You Respond to Patient Queries?

Response times reveal whether providers prioritise patient care or operate lean staffing models that leave patients waiting days for basic guidance. When you're experiencing severe nausea at 9pm or worried about unusual symptoms, accessible clinical support becomes essential.

Ask about:

• Typical response times for routine queries
• How urgent medical concerns are handled
• Contact methods available (email, phone, messaging)
• Weekend and evening support availability

Excellent providers respond to standard queries within 24 hours on working days, with same-day attention for urgent medical concerns. Poor communication leaves you managing complex medication essentially alone, which compromises both safety and treatment success.

How Do You Handle Side Effects and Dose Adjustments?

Mounjaro commonly causes gastrointestinal side effects, particularly during initial months and dose increases. Nausea affects approximately 22% of patients, whilst constipation impacts 16-24%. How providers support you through these challenges significantly affects treatment success.

Ask providers:

• What guidance do you provide for managing nausea?
• Can I contact qualified staff when experiencing side effects?
• How quickly can dose adjustments be made if needed?
• Do I need separate consultations (and additional fees) for dose changes?

Some providers leave patients to "tough it out" through side effects with generic advice copied from patient information leaflets. Others provide personalised guidance from experienced clinicians who understand weight loss medication management.

Questions About Medication Supply and Reliability

How Reliable Is Your Medication Supply?

Stock shortages plagued the UK weight loss medication market throughout 2024 and early 2025. Providers who couldn't maintain supply left patients scrambling to find alternative sources or interrupting treatment just when seeing results. Running out of medication derails your progress and potentially triggers weight regain.

Ask about:

• Current stock availability across all dose strengths
• What happens if they run out of your dose?
• Do they have contingency plans for supply disruptions?
• Have they experienced stock problems in the past 12 months?

Providers with reliable supply chains answer these questions confidently. Those who hedge or can't guarantee availability create anxiety and potentially compromise your treatment continuity.

What Are Your Delivery Timeframes?

Delivery speed affects treatment continuity, particularly for repeat prescriptions. Some providers dispatch within 24 hours. Others take 5-7 days to process orders, risking gaps in medication if you don't plan weeks ahead.

Ask specifically:

• How quickly do you dispatch after consultation approval?
• What courier services do you use?
• Is delivery tracked and temperature-controlled?
• How quickly can established patients get repeat prescriptions?

Fast, reliable delivery demonstrates operational efficiency and respect for patients' time. Slow processing suggests understaffed operations or providers who don't prioritise service quality.

Do You Source Genuine UK-Licensed Medication?

The popularity of GLP-1 medications created opportunities for counterfeit products and grey market imports. Fake medications claiming to be Mounjaro have been found in the UK. Some contain dangerous substances including insulin.

Verify providers:

• Source medication only from licensed UK pharmacies
• Can provide pharmacy registration details (GPhC registration)
• Supply genuine Eli Lilly manufactured Mounjaro
• Never source from overseas or unregulated suppliers

Legitimate providers transparently share their pharmacy partnerships and registration details. Those who can't or won't verify medication sources put your health at serious risk.

Questions About Contracts and Flexibility

Are There Minimum Commitments or Long-Term Contracts?

Some providers lock patients into 3-6 month minimum commitments or charge cancellation fees if you want to stop treatment. These restrictive terms serve provider interests rather than patient wellbeing, particularly given that not everyone tolerates Mounjaro or achieves desired results.

Ask about:

• Minimum treatment commitments required
• Cancellation policies and notice periods
• Fees charged for stopping treatment early
• Whether you can pause treatment temporarily

Flexible providers operate month-to-month, recognising that forcing patients to continue treatment they're unhappy with serves no one's interests. Restrictive contracts indicate providers prioritising guaranteed revenue over patient satisfaction.

What If I Want to Switch Providers Later?

Some providers make leaving difficult through complicated processes, withheld medical records, or administrative barriers designed to discourage switching. Asking how easily you can leave reveals provider attitudes towards patient autonomy.

Ask specifically:

• How do you handle medical record transfers?
• Is there a notice period required?
• Will you provide documentation for my new provider?
• Are there any fees for switching?

Confident providers with good service make switching straightforward because they're not worried about losing patients to better alternatives. Those creating barriers to leaving typically offer poor service they know won't retain patients voluntarily.

Can I Change My Dose or Medication If Needed?

Some patients need to adjust doses due to side effects or switch from Mounjaro to more affordable Wegovy. Providers who make these changes difficult or charge excessive fees prioritise revenue over patient needs.

Ask about:

• Process for dose adjustments
• Fees charged for changing doses
• Whether you can switch between Mounjaro and Wegovy
• How quickly changes can be implemented

Flexible providers accommodate your changing needs without penalty fees or complicated approval processes. Rigid policies suggest operational inflexibility or attempts to extract additional revenue from necessary adjustments.

Questions About Provider Legitimacy and Safety

Are You Registered with Regulatory Bodies?

Legitimate UK healthcare providers operate under strict regulatory oversight. Checking registration protects you from unregulated services that might compromise your safety or provide counterfeit medication.

Verify providers are:

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Using GPhC-registered prescribers
• Operating from UK-based facilities
• Compliant with MHRA and CQC regulations

You can verify GPhC registration at www.pharmacyregulation.org and check GPhC registration at www.GPhC-uk.org. Legitimate providers share registration details proudly. Those who refuse or provide vague information should be avoided entirely.

What's Your Consultation Process Like?

The General Pharmaceutical Council requires appropriate consultations before prescribing weight loss medication. This means two-way communication between patient and prescriber, not just automated questionnaires that rubber-stamp approvals.

Ask whether consultations include:

• Detailed medical history review
• Discussion of potential side effects and contraindications
• Opportunity to ask questions
• Individual assessment by qualified prescriber

Providers offering "instant approval" or prescriptions within minutes likely operate questionable systems that prioritise volume over safety. Thorough consultations protect your health by ensuring Mounjaro suits your individual circumstances.

Do You Require Blood Tests or Monitoring?

Whilst MHRA approval doesn't mandate routine blood testing for all Mounjaro patients, monitoring can provide reassurance and catch potential issues early. Some providers require expensive tests that generate additional revenue rather than serving genuine medical necessity.

Ask about:

• Whether blood tests are required or optional
• Costs if tests are needed
• What specific tests are recommended
• Frequency of monitoring required

Providers with clinical integrity order tests based on individual patient needs rather than blanket requirements that pad profits. Flexible approaches that consider your medical history demonstrate patient-focused care.

Questions That Reveal Provider Priorities

How Do You Measure Treatment Success?

This question reveals whether providers focus on patient outcomes or simply prescription volume. Some track weight loss progress, side effect management, and patient satisfaction. Others view success as maintaining subscription payments regardless of results.

Listen for answers mentioning:

• Patient weight loss outcomes and progress tracking
• Side effect management and quality of life
• Patient feedback and satisfaction measures
• Long-term health improvements beyond just weight

Providers genuinely invested in patient wellbeing discuss outcomes enthusiastically. Those uncomfortable with the question or providing vague corporate answers likely prioritise financial metrics over patient success.

What Happens If Mounjaro Doesn't Work for Me?

Not everyone responds well to Mounjaro. Some experience intolerable side effects. Others don't achieve desired weight loss despite reaching maintenance doses. How providers handle these situations reveals their true priorities.

Ask specifically:

• What alternatives do you offer if Mounjaro doesn't suit me?
• Can I switch to Wegovy or other medications?
• What guidance do you provide if weight loss plateaus?
• Do you offer any guarantee or trial period?

Patient-focused providers help you find solutions rather than simply collecting payments whilst you struggle. Those who shrug off poor results or offer no alternatives prioritise revenue over outcomes.

Can You Explain Your Pricing Compared to Competitors?

Confident providers with fair pricing answer this question directly. Those charging premium rates should justify costs through superior service, not vague claims about "quality" that aren't backed by tangible benefits.

Listen for explanations of:

• What specific services justify their pricing
• How they compare to market rates
• Whether they offer genuine value or just low prices
• What's included versus what costs extra

Providers who become defensive, deflect, or refuse to discuss pricing compared to alternatives likely can't justify their costs. Those confident in their value proposition explain clearly why their service merits consideration.

How G-1 Nutrition Answers These Questions

We built G-1 Nutrition specifically to address the frustrations patients experience with other providers. Every question in this guide reflects real patient concerns we've heard repeatedly. Here's how we answer the questions that matter most:

Complete Pricing Transparency

Our advertised Mounjaro prices (£149.50-£280) include everything:

• Complete online medical consultation
• GPhC-registered clinician prescription
• Same-day dispatch (orders before 2pm)
• Next-day delivery via tracked courier (free delivery)
• 24-hour repeat prescriptions for established patients
• Phone consultations for dose adjustments
• Ongoing clinical support throughout treatment
• GPhC-registered pharmacist oversight
• No hidden dispensing costs

No consultation fees. No delivery charges. No hidden extras. No dispensing fees. No mandatory monthly reviews that extract additional revenue. What you see is what you pay.

Responsive Clinical Support

GPhC-registered clinicians review every consultation individually. You're not processed through automated systems that rubber-stamp prescriptions without genuine medical oversight. Our prescribers provide ongoing guidance throughout your journey, not just initial approval.

We respond to queries promptly because accessible clinical support isn't optional. It's essential for safe, successful treatment. Phone consultations for dose adjustments include same-day dispatch, eliminating unnecessary delays when you need changes.

Reliable Medication Supply

We prioritise supply reliability and operational efficiency. Same-day dispatch for orders before 2pm means you receive medication the following day. Established patients get 24-hour repeat prescription processing because running out shouldn't derail your progress.

We source only genuine UK-licensed medication through GPhC-registered pharmacy partners. No grey market imports. No counterfeit risk. Your safety matters more than maximising profit margins through questionable sourcing.

Month-to-Month Flexibility

We operate on flexible month-to-month treatment with no long-term contracts or minimum commitments. You're never locked in because we believe excellent service earns continued business rather than contractual obligations forcing you to stay.

Switch providers, pause treatment, or adjust your approach based on your needs and circumstances, not our revenue targets. We make leaving easy because we're confident our service quality retains patients who have genuine alternatives.

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