With commercialization expected for the first half of May, the Mounjaro It is one of the most awaited drugs by Brazilians. The pen, developed by pharmacist Eli Lilly, is indicated for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and is considered the main competitor of Ozempicda novo nordisk.
Some pharmacies have already started online pre-sale of the product, such as the Drugstore Drugstores and Drugstore São Paulo, from the DPSP group. The monthly treatment will cost from R $ 1,400, a valid amount for patients enrolled in Lilly better for you, Lilly’s patient support program.
The was approved by the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) in Brazil in September 2023 for the treatment of. Since then, the expectation for the arrival of the drug to pharmacies was high.
From September 2023 to April 2025, search for the drug grew on the internet, according to a survey by CNN on Google Trends. See the chart below:
The five sub-regions that researched the most for Mounjaro throughout the period analyzed were Goiás, Tocantins, Federal District, Mato Grosso do Sul and Pernambuco, according to the.
See below the main research related to the drug in the period.
“Mounjaro de Poor”
“” It is a term that became popular in social networks to characterize natural and cheaper alternatives to the medicine developed by Eli Lilly. This is the case of fiber and dietary supplements sold with the propaganda to assist in the weight loss process, but without proper scientific evidence about effectiveness.
One of the most popular examples is Psyllium, a grain rich in protein, minerals and other nutrients commonly used to improve intestinal health. Although there are evidence that the ingredient can help prolong satiety, it is not able to bring the same effects as medicines like Mounjaro and the.
Pen of Mounjaro
Mounjaro is an injectable drug -shaped injectable drug. It is currently available at two dosages: 2.5 mg and 5 mg, which correspond to the initial doses of treatment.
In four simple administration steps – to detach, position, unlock and press/hold – patients can self -apply by a button and then confirm that the dose has been administered. After using the pen, it should be discarded in the sharpening container.
Mounjaro Kwikpen
Mounjaro Kwikpen is a type of multidosis pre-lane pen for unique use in patients. According to the pen, the pen contains four fixed doses and should be injected into a single weekly injection.
Currently, Mounjaro Kwikpen is not available in Brazil, but has already been approved by the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa). Its differential is to be multidosis, while the one that will be marketed in Brazil is a single dose.
Receita Mountain Natural Natural
In the same line of “Mounjaro de Poor”, some publications on social networks and on the internet suggest that “recipes” miraculous, made with ingredients such as Psyllium or other fiber sources, can lead to the same weight loss effect as the drug. However, once again, there is no scientific evidence about its effectiveness and safety.
How much does Mounjaro cost?
Mounjaro prices may vary by dose. In purchases made in pharmacies, the drug will have the maximum values of R$ 1.907,29 (2,5 mg) e R$ 2.384,34 (5 mg)considering the rate of 18% of the Tax on Circulation of Goods and Services (ICMS).
For participants in the Lilly program best for you, the values can be lower, reaching the maximum of R$ 1.406,75 (2,5 mg) e R$ 1.759,64 (5 mg) no e-commerce e R$ 1.506,76 (2,5 mg) e R$ 1.859,65 (5 mg) in physical stores.
