GLP-1 dosing Your healthcare professional will be able to advise on the appropriate prescription dose of GLP-1s, whether youre: Starting the medication Building up your dose over time Pausing the medication Gradually reducing your dose In general, the medications are first prescribed at the lowest dose, gradually increasing the dose over time
A realistic timeline, based on where the Phase 3 programme is now, looks like this: FDA submission in the U.S.: late 2026 or 2027 FDA approval: 2027 or 2028 UK MHRA review: typically 12 to 24 months after FDA approval NHS access through a NICE appraisal: a separate process, usually 12 to 24 months after MHRA approval The earliest UK private access through online pharmacies, mirroring how Mounjaro and Wegovy first launched here, is likely 2027 or 2028
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Discuss with your healthcare provider if these symptoms persist
The early dosing rules differ slightly between the two, even though the active ingredient is identical