Moving your Mounjaro treatment from Numan to another provider can feel daunting when you are settled on a dose and worried about a gap. In practice it is a well-trodden path, and done properly you keep your momentum. This guide walks through exactly how switching from Numan to Superior Pharmacy works, what to sort out before you move, and how your dose is protected along the way. For the general process across any provider, see our guide to switching Mounjaro providers in the UK.
You can switch from Numan at any time. Complete our online assessment, tell us your current dose and last injection date, and a UK prescriber reviews your treatment so it continues without restarting. Check Numan’s commitment terms first so you cancel correctly and avoid further charges.
Why patients move from Numan
People rarely switch because the medicine has stopped working. The reasons patients give us are almost always about the service around it. The most common are wanting clearer per-dose pricing, wanting the freedom to order month by month rather than sit inside a fixed programme, and wanting direct contact with a named prescriber. None of that is a criticism of Numan; it is simply that a subscription model does not suit everyone, particularly once you are stable and just want a reliable monthly supply. If you want to weigh the two up in detail first, our Superior Pharmacy vs Numan comparison sets them side by side.
Before you switch: check your Numan terms
The one thing worth sorting before you move is your commitment on the Numan side. Numan’s Mounjaro plans include minimum commitment periods, and its terms state a plan generally cannot be paused or cancelled during that period except for a medical reason. So before you start, note where you are in your plan, check whether a commitment term still applies, and cancel in the way Numan specifies so you are not charged for a further cycle. It also helps to have two details to hand for us: your current dose and the date of your last injection.
How to switch in four steps
Once your assessment is approved, your medication is dispatched and you carry on as normal. You can begin your assessment whenever you are ready.
Will I keep my current dose?
This is the question almost everyone asks, and the reassuring answer is that in most cases you continue on the same dose you were on with Numan. You are not sent back to the 2.5mg starting dose. Your new prescriber reviews your history and, unless there is a clinical reason to adjust, you pick up where you left off. Dose decisions are always made individually, so if you have had side effects or are mid-titration, that is factored in.
Will there be a gap in treatment?
A short overlap in planning, not a gap in treatment, is what you are aiming for. Mounjaro has a long half-life, so a day or two of flexibility around timing is not a problem, but the goal is to have your new supply in hand before the old one runs out. Placing your assessment a week or so before your next dose is due gives time for review and delivery. Avoid ordering from both providers at once.
Cancelling your Numan subscription
To stop treatment with Numan, its terms describe turning off automatic refills in your account and cancelling in line with your plan. The key point is the commitment period: if one still applies, you may remain liable for the remainder unless you have a qualifying medical reason such as significant side effects, an adverse event or pregnancy. Read your current Numan terms so you cancel at the right point and avoid an unexpected charge. If you are weighing the two services side by side first, our UK provider comparison sets out how they differ.
Frequently asked questions
Can I switch from Numan while I am mid-titration?
Yes. Tell us your current dose and how long you have been on it, and your prescriber will advise whether to hold at that dose or continue increasing, based on how you have been responding.
Will I have to start again at 2.5mg?
No, not in most cases. Switching providers does not mean restarting treatment. Your prescriber reviews your history so you can continue on your existing dose unless there is a clinical reason to change it.
Do I need Numan’s permission to leave?
No. You do not need permission to stop ordering, but if you are within a commitment period you should cancel in line with Numan’s terms to avoid being charged for a further cycle.
Can I cancel Numan at any time?
Numan’s plans include minimum commitment periods that generally cannot be cancelled during the term except for a medical reason. Check your current terms for notice periods and how to turn off automatic refills.
Is it safe to switch Mounjaro providers?
Yes, when done with clinical oversight. Your new prescriber confirms your dose and treatment history, and Mounjaro’s long half-life gives some flexibility around timing so there is no gap in cover.
How long does switching take?
Assessments are typically reviewed within 24 hours, and approved medication is dispatched by tracked delivery. Starting a week or so before your next dose is due leaves comfortable time for review and delivery.
Is Superior Pharmacy cheaper than Numan?
Superior prices Mounjaro by dose from £149.99 a month with no subscription, which sits at the lower end of the UK market. Compare that against Numan’s current prices, and see our provider comparison for the wider picture.
This guide is general information and not a substitute for personal medical advice. Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a prescription-only medicine supplied after an online assessment and approval by a UK-registered independent prescriber. Details about other providers reflect publicly available information at the time of writing; always confirm current terms directly. Superior Pharmacy prescribers: Raman Sangha (GPhC 2085763), Resham Sira (GPhC 2086835).