The cost of Mounjaro, one of Britain's biggest-selling weight loss drugs, will be heavily discounted across UK pharmacies when the official list price soars next week, Sky News has learned.

We've seen a confidential document from the makers Eli Lilly to pharmacies setting out the scheme, with a saving of £83 on the cost of the maximum dose.

It would take some of the sting out of the sharp price hike announced by the pharmaceutical giant.

But, under the plans, the cost will still double for the 15mg top dose, rising from £122 a month to £247.50 from 1 September.

Lower doses will get smaller discounts.

Eli Lilly confirmed the scheme.

In a statement to Sky News, it said: "We are working with private providers on commercial arrangements to maintain affordability and expect these to be pa

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