Mounjaro has no PBS subsidy at all and can cost up to $700 a month for the highest dose
Watch for the following: Headaches or lightheadedness Fatigue or low energy Dark yellow urine Dry mouth or cracked lips Constipation Muscle cramps Difficulty concentrating Many of these symptoms overlap with common medication side effects, which is why hydration is often the first thing we address when a patient reports feeling unwell on treatment
No insurance, can't afford brand: Older oral options (phentermine $20-$60/mo, Contrave $99-$199/mo with savings card)
Patients with Long COVID, ME/CFS, and dysautonomia often suffer from gastrointestinal malabsorption, genetic methylation defects (like MTHFR mutations), and impaired liver function
Budget limits, time reminders, and self-exclusion settings are not just checkboxes