Mounjaro

Mounjaro is a once-weekly prescription medicine for adults with type 2 diabetes. It helps lower blood sugar alongside diet and exercise. This page explains how the pen works, who it suits, and how you can order it with clear pricing even if you are paying without insurance. Ships from Canada to US.

What Mounjaro Is and How It Works

Mounjaro® contains tirzepatide, a dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist. It helps your body release insulin when blood sugar rises and reduces glucagon. It also slows gastric emptying. Together, these actions can improve glycemic control when used with diet and exercise.

Border Free Health connects U.S. patients with licensed Canadian partner pharmacies; prescriptions are verified with prescribers before dispensing.

This tirzepatide injection pen is single-use and premeasured for a weekly subcutaneous dose. It is not insulin and should not replace insulin in people who need it. Use exactly as prescribed and review the Medication Guide for full details.

Who It’s For

This treatment is indicated for adults with type 2 diabetes to improve blood sugar control in combination with diet and physical activity. It is not for people with type 1 diabetes. It has not been studied in those with a history of pancreatitis, and may not be appropriate if you have severe gastrointestinal disease.

Avoid use if you or a family member has ever had medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC), or if you have Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2). Speak with your healthcare professional about your history and goals. For more on the condition, see Type 2 Diabetes.

Dosage and Usage

Standard labeling recommends one weekly dose on the same day each week, at any time of day, with or without meals. The usual starting dose is 2.5 mg once weekly for 4 weeks, then your prescriber may increase to 5 mg once weekly. If additional control is needed, the dose may be raised in 2.5 mg steps no more often than every 4 weeks, up to a maximum of 15 mg once weekly. Follow your prescriber’s plan and the official label.

Inject in the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. Rotate sites each week to reduce local reactions. If you also use insulin, give injections in separate sites. Review the Instructions for Use before your first dose, and ask a clinician to show you proper technique. You can also browse devices and supplies in Diabetes Care.

Strengths and Forms

The pen is supplied as a single-dose prefilled device. Commonly available presentations include:

• tirzepatide 2.5 mg/0.5 mL
• tirzepatide 5 mg/0.5 mL
• tirzepatide 7.5 mg/0.5 mL
• tirzepatide 10 mg/0.5 mL
• tirzepatide 12.5 mg/0.5 mL
• tirzepatide 15 mg/0.5 mL

Availability may vary by market and over time. Your prescription will determine the strength dispensed.

For clarity on dose changes or titration intervals, always default to the official label and your prescriber’s guidance. If you need support balancing blood sugar goals and lifestyle, the Weight Management category may be helpful.

Missed Dose and Timing

If you miss a weekly dose, take it as soon as possible within 4 days of the missed dose. If more than 4 days have passed, skip the missed dose and take your next dose on the regularly scheduled day. Ensure there are at least 3 days between doses. Contact your prescriber if you are unsure how to proceed.

Storage and Travel Basics

Store unused pens in the refrigerator. Do not freeze. Protect from light by keeping pens in the original carton. Before injection, you may take a pen out and allow it to reach room temperature. Follow the label for any permitted room-temperature window and discard a pen if it has been frozen or overheated.

When traveling, carry pens in a small insulated bag. Keep them with you rather than in checked luggage. Bring your prescription information for security screening. Dispose of used sharps safely. The checkout process supports encrypted payment, and we use temperature-controlled handling when required.

Pen Handling and Sharps Disposal

Read the Instructions for Use before your first dose. Wash and dry your hands. Inspect the pen window and expiration date. Choose an injection site on the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm, cleaning the skin with an alcohol swab. Remove the cap as directed, place the pen firmly against the skin, and activate the injection following the on-pen prompts. Hold the pen in place for the full time noted in the instructions to ensure the complete dose is delivered.

Do not share your pen with anyone, even if you change the needle. Place the used pen in an FDA-cleared sharps container. If one is not available, use a heavy-duty household container with a tight-fitting, puncture-resistant lid. Follow your local community guidelines for disposal. Keep all medicines out of reach of children and pets.

Benefits

This class offers once-weekly dosing and a premeasured pen, which can reduce prep steps. By enhancing glucose-dependent insulin secretion and reducing glucagon, it may help smooth glucose excursions. Slower gastric emptying can reduce post-meal spikes. Many people appreciate a consistent weekly routine that fits work and travel schedules, with no need to time doses with meals.

 

If your prescriber adjusts your plan, the available range of weekly strengths supports stepwise titration. For broader background on incretin therapies and alternatives, see the article Zepbound Vs Mounjaro.

Side Effects and Safety

• Common nausea
• Diarrhea or loose stools
• Decreased appetite
• Vomiting
• Constipation
• Abdominal discomfort
• Injection site redness or itching

Serious but less common risks include pancreatitis, gallbladder problems, kidney injury from dehydration, severe allergic reactions, and potential thyroid C-cell tumors. A boxed warning addresses the thyroid risk; do not use if you have a personal or family history of MTC or MEN 2. Low blood sugar can occur when used with insulin or sulfonylureas; your prescriber may adjust other medicines to reduce this risk. Seek urgent care for severe abdominal pain, neck swelling, trouble swallowing, or signs of anaphylaxis.

Drug Interactions and Cautions

Use with insulin or sulfonylureas can increase hypoglycemia risk. Tell your prescriber about all medicines, vitamins, and herbal products you take. Because this therapy delays gastric emptying, it may affect absorption of oral medicines, especially those with a narrow therapeutic index. Limit alcohol, as it may raise or lower blood sugar. Discuss pregnancy, future plans, or breastfeeding with your clinician before starting.

What to Expect Over Time

Many people notice queasiness or appetite changes early on, which often lessen with time and careful dose escalation. Building a weekly routine helps adherence, such as setting a calendar reminder and rotating injection sites. Blood sugar patterns may improve gradually as the dose is optimized and lifestyle measures continue. Keep regular follow-up so your prescriber can review readings and adjust your plan.

Supportive habits matter. Balanced meals, consistent activity, and adequate hydration can help you tolerate therapy and maintain steady control. For practical guidance on dosing with similar agents, you can read the article Dosage Guide.

Compare With Alternatives

Other approved weekly incretin options may fit different goals. Ozempic is a GLP-1 receptor agonist used for type 2 diabetes. Zepbound is tirzepatide approved for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight with comorbidities. Your clinician can help choose based on your history, targets, and insurance or cash-pay needs.

Pricing and Access

Cash-pay buyers often ask about tirzepatide pen price, refill timing, and multi-pack options. We list transparent options so you can compare strengths and quantities before checkout. If you have a valid prescription on file, you can also Promotions for current offers that may apply to select products.

Canadian pharmacy pricing with US shipping from Canada can reduce out-of-pocket costs compared with some local retail quotes. If you prefer to buy tirzepatide pen after speaking with your prescriber, you can upload your script during checkout or have us coordinate verification with your clinic.

Availability and Substitutions

Supply can vary by strength. If a chosen option is unavailable, a prescriber may recommend an alternative strength or a different therapy in the same class. If you plan to order Mounjaro prefilled pen, consider starting with the strength written on your prescription and discuss substitutions before changes.

Patient Suitability and Cost-Saving Tips

Candidates are adults with type 2 diabetes who can use a weekly injectable and who do not have contraindications such as MTC or MEN 2. Those with a history of pancreatitis, severe gastrointestinal disease, or serious allergic reactions to components should avoid therapy. Ask your prescriber about using this medicine with metformin or other agents based on your needs.