Get a Mounjaro online prescription for weight loss

Yes. Providers that offer telehealth appointments can see you online and, if applicable, get you a prescription for Mounjaro or another medication. They may ask you to get lab work, which they can order and will need done in person. But, once they have your results, if needed, they can prescribe your medication online. If you need a provider, find one on Klarity and have an appointment in as little as 24 hours.

If you have commercial health insurance you may be able to get Mounjaro for as little as $25 for a 1-, 2-, or 3-month supply. Visit Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro website for details. 

Whether your insurance covers Mounjaro depends on your insurance provider and plan. Your insurance company may require prior authorization before it covers Mounjaro. 

Your insurance provider may or may not require prior authorization (PA) for Mounjaro if they cover it. If they require a PA, your healthcare provider can submit the needed prior authorization paperwork for you. You have the right to appeal if your prior authorization is denied.

If you prefer to get compounded tirzepatide, a reliable compounding pharmacy can create your medication using pharmaceutical-grade active ingredients — tirzepatide in this case, the active ingredient in Mounjaro. Always use a pharmacy that requires a prescription and discuss using a compounded version of a medication with your provider. Learn more about compounded tirzepatide.

Mounjaro and Zepbound are the same medication. Each is simply approved for different uses. Both have the active ingredient tirzepatide and are made by Eli Lilly. The difference is that Mounjaro was FDA-approved to control blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes in May 2022. Zepbound was approved for chronic weight management in individuals with obesity or overweight and weight-related health conditions in November 2023.

Mounjaro comes in prefilled single-dose self-injectable pens. You use the pen to inject yourself under the skin, usually in your belly, upper thigh, or in the back of your arm. You can also have someone else inject you. Talk to your provider or find instructions on how to use Mounjaro on Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro website.

Most people notice an improvement in blood sugar levels within a few days of starting Mounjaro and an immediate effect on appetite. People often see some weight loss in the first 2 weeks and consistent blood sugar control in 1 to 2 weeks. Average weight loss in trials was roughly 2% of body weight every 4 weeks. 

A healthy, reduced-calorie diet is an important part of blood sugar control and weight loss. When taking Mounjaro, eat a healthy diet with lean protein (93%+ lean red meat, fish, and poultry) and avoid high-fat, high-carbohydrate, and sugar-rich foods. If you have nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, try bland foods like toast, white rice, bananas, or no-sugar-added applesauce until your symptoms improve.

Common side effects from taking Mounjaro are usually mild to moderate and resolve in a few days or weeks.  Serious side effects can last longer and could require medical care or that you stop taking Mounjaro.

Ozempic uses the active ingredient semaglutide and is FDA-approved to lower blood sugar and reduce heart-related problems in people with type 2 diabetes. It’s been used off-label for weight loss. Mounjaro uses the active ingredient tirzepatide and is FDA-approved to control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.

The weight loss counterpart for Ozempic is Wegovy. While Zepbound is the weight loss counterpart to Mounjaro and approved for weight loss in people with a qualifying body mass index (BMI) or BMI and weight-related health issue.

Learn more about tirzepatide vs semaglutide for weight loss.

The 2 medications are identical other than the brand name. If a licensed medical professional confirms that switching is safe and appropriate for you, yes, you can switch provided you have a prescription for the drug you’re switching to.