Experts have issued warnings about Mounjaro users attempting to extract extra doses from prescribed Kwickpen pens by using leftover priming liquid to create a fifth 'golden' dose. Under pharmacy weight-loss plans, patients pay for four weekly doses intended for single use with Kwickpen disposals after each injection; the pens are not designed for repeated extraction. Price hikes and shortages in the UK are driving some users to seek extra doses despite pharmacy warnings about safety risks. Social media and YouTube provide step-by-step guides, while aftermarket plungers marketed for creating golden doses are available online. Pharmacy leaders express serious concern.
Experts have issued a warning to Mounjaro users over attempts to squeeze extra doses of the weight-loss drug out of prescribed syringes. Under weight loss plans set up through pharmacies, people pay for four weekly doses of the drug injected from a Kwickpen, which should be discarded after use, says the drug manufacturer Eli Lilly. However, some users are drawing out leftover liquid inside the pen - intended for priming before each injection - to create a fifth dose, dubbed the golden dose.
As the UK prepares for an upcoming price hike for the drug next month, amid current shortages, it appears more people are deciding to take the measure despite warnings from pharmacies it could be dangerous. Social media groups are filled with users sharing experiences and questions on the process, while YouTube videos give a step-by-step guide. Golden dose plungers can be bought on eBay in the UK. Some users of Mounjaro are squeezing out more medication from the syringes to create a golden dose.
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