Buying without a prescription?
No. Ozempic, Mounjaro and similar GLP-1 medication are prescription-only in the Netherlands and you cannot legally buy them without a prescription. The prescription requirement exists to protect your safety: this medication belongs under the assessment and guidance of a doctor. The only legal route is through a doctor and a pharmacy.
Why are these medicines prescription-only?
GLP-1 medication acts on your metabolism and can cause side effects and risks. A doctor must therefore first assess whether the medicine suits you. The prescription requirement ensures that:
- contraindications and risks are checked;
- the dose is built up and monitored safely;
- side effects are spotted in time;
- you receive genuine, controlled medication through a pharmacy.
Without that assessment, use can be unsafe.
The risks of illegal online offers
Sellers who offer this medication 'without a prescription' are acting outside the law. The risks are great:
- counterfeit or incorrectly dosed products;
- no check on your health or contraindications;
- no guidance with side effects;
- unknown origin and storage conditions.
The only legal and safe route
The legal route always goes through a doctor who assesses your suitability and a pharmacy that dispenses the medication. That way you can be sure you receive a controlled product and that someone is keeping an eye on dosing and side effects. You can read exactly what a doctor assesses on the doctor's intake.
Frequently asked questions
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Why can't I just order it myself?
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Official sources on this topic
Independent, authoritative information from official bodies: