For eligible patients, Mounjaro offers faster and greater weight loss than most other GLP-1 medications
This is where having a dedicated medical team, like the one at TrimrX, becomes invaluable
Other safety concerns include risks of pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, and diabetic retinopathy complications (particularly with semaglutide)
In the UK, commonly prescribed GLP-1 medications include semaglutide (Ozempic for diabetes, Wegovy for weight management), liraglutide (Victoza for diabetes, Saxenda for weight management), dulaglutide (Trulicity for diabetes), and tirzepatide (Mounjaro for diabetes), which is a dual GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonist
Lisa Clay, MD Board-Certified Family Physician Founder & Medical Director, Monarch Medicine Urgent Care March 2026 GLP-1 weight loss therapy at Monarch Medicine uses compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide prepared by a licensed compounding pharmacy
"The debate around GLP-1 coverage is a prime example of the balancing act benefits leaders face as they navigate skyrocketing demand, affordability concerns, and uncertainty around long-term patient outcomes." Analysts note payers are progressively weighing partially or fully unbundling pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) services to maintain costs and increase transparency, with 60% of health plans and 51% of employers reporting they would consider a partially or fully unbundled model
