UK Providers: Restarting Mounjaro Policies

Allows patients to restart after a break, even if their BMI has dropped below the standard starting range. Involves a fresh clinical review to ensure restarting is safe. Treatment typically drops back to 2.5mg, pending the clinician’s decision.

• Lowest Joining BMI 21*
• Lowest Maintenance BMI 21*
• Time-limited Treatment No

Features a dedicated restart pathway. Their clinical team thoroughly reviews your previous treatment history and current health. You must upload solid proof of a previous prescription from another provider to be considered.

• Lowest Joining BMI 21*
• Lowest Maintenance BMI 19*
• Time-limited Treatment No

A pragmatic approach based on how long you’ve been away: under 8 weeks may resume previous dose; 8–12 weeks requires adjustment; over 3 months triggers a full reassessment. They factor in emotional wellbeing and commitment alongside BMI.

• Lowest Joining BMI Varies
• Lowest Maintenance BMI Varies
• Time-limited Treatment No

Uses a structured clinical review for patients returning after a break. Depending on their treatment history, the length of the break and the clinician’s assessment, eligible patients may be able to restart on 5mg Mounjaro.

• Lowest Joining BMI 21*
• Lowest Maintenance BMI 21*
• Time-limited Treatment No

Takes a patient-centred view, understanding that successful GLP-1 treatment naturally pushes BMI below original starting points. You must share a comprehensive treatment history for their team to make an informed decision.

• Lowest Joining BMI 24*
• Lowest Maintenance BMI 21*
• Time-limited Treatment No

Operates a clear step-down policy. Up to 2 missed doses: continue same dose. 3 missed doses: restart at 5mg. 4 or more missed doses: restart at 2.5mg. Solid proof of prior supply is strictly required via their assessment portal.

• Lowest Joining BMI 22.0*
• Lowest Maintenance BMI 19.5*
• Time-limited Treatment No

Requires a short video check-in for new patients wanting to restart, ensuring safe onboarding. Less than 8 weeks break usually means keeping the same dose; more than 12 weeks means starting from scratch at the lowest dose.

• Lowest Joining BMI 22*
• Lowest Maintenance BMI 21*
• Time-limited Treatment No

Accommodates patients falling outside standard BMI limits, provided they can prove weight reduction from prior treatment *and* have used weight-loss meds within the last 12 months. Breaks over 28 days generally mean a 2.5mg restart.

• Lowest Joining BMI 21*
• Lowest Maintenance BMI 21*
• Time-limited Treatment No

A rigorous policy requiring a thorough clinical reassessment for returning patients. Break over 28 days defaults to a 2.5mg Mounjaro restart. You will be declined if you cannot provide concrete proof of your previous prescription.

• Lowest Joining BMI 21*
• Lowest Maintenance BMI 21*
• Time-limited Treatment No