Why You Shouldn’t Trust “First Purchase Discounts” on Wegovy or Mounjaro
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If you see “first purchase discounts” on Wegovy or Mounjaro, be cautious.
In the UK, it is illegal to advertise Prescription-Only Medicines (POMs) to the public — and that includes offering discounts. Any website or online pharmacy promoting “money off your first order” or “bundle and save” is breaking the law.
Why discounts are illegal
- The MHRA Blue Guide and the ASA CAP Code strictly prohibit advertising or discounting POMs.
- Offering discounts is a marketing tactic that undermines safe prescribing decisions.
- Ethical providers will never offer discounts on prescription medicines.
Why it’s dangerous for patients
- If a provider is breaking advertising law, they may also cut corners on safety.
- You risk getting counterfeit or diverted stock.
- There’s no guarantee of clinical oversight or ongoing support.
- You may face supply issues after the “cheap first purchase”, leaving your treatment disrupted.
How foundry is different
- We never discount medicines.
- Medicines are billed separately at a fixed, transparent cost.
- Membership covers services only: consultations, prescription management, sharps bin and swabs, and long-term support.
- This ensures compliance, safety, and predictability.
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This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. A Forge membership does not guarantee a prescription. The decision to prescribe is made independently by a qualified prescriber in your best medical interests.