Why People Are Breaking Open Their Mounjaro Pens

Lisa, a 300 pound woman desperately trying to lose weight, had to resort to breaking open her Mounjaro pens, an expensive weight-loss medication, splitting the doses to save money. Despite the risks involved and disapproval of pharmaceutical companies and doctors, a growing number of patients are “hacking” their pens due to the high costs and effectiveness of the drug. However, this “dose-splitting” is viewed as a short-term workaround, not a sustainable solution.