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Eli Lilly's Mounjaro Changes Spark Outrage and Risks
9/10/2025
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- Eli Lilly reduced the Mounjaro pen size, limiting the extraction of leftover medication for a fifth dose.
- Mounjaro's price has surged, with some doses increasing by 170%.
- Users voiced outrage online, intending to continue the 'golden dose' practice despite health warnings.
- Health officials warn against this practice due to infection and overdose risks.
- Access to Mounjaro on the NHS varies, creating a 'postcode lottery' for patients.
