You start losing weight almost immediately after taking Mounjaro, but it can take up to 4 weeks for the medication to reach its steady state.

Orlistat is available over the counter in a 60 mg form or with a prescription for the 120 mg form from high street and online pharmacies if you're eligible.

You can buy Rybelsus from high street and online pharmacies in the UK if you're living with type 2 diabetes, but it's not available for weight loss.

According to average weight loss in human clinical trials, the best fat-dissolving injection is Mounjaro (tirzepatide). Find out more here.

Based on average weight loss from randomised controlled trials, the best injection for obesity is Mounjaro (tirzepatide). Find out more here.

How long you can stay on Mounjaro depends on your weight loss goals and how well you tolerate the medication. Find out more here.

You can stay on Wegovy for life if it's clinically appropriate and you don't experience side effects that impact your quality of life. Find out more.

Most people won't need to be on Wegovy for life to maintain weight loss. However, some people with certain genetic differences may need to. Find out more.

Based on data from randomised controlled trials, Mounjaro is the best weight-loss injection available in the UK in 2024. Where do Wegovy and Saxenda rank?

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