eHealth Clinic Shinjuku
🇺🇸 For US patients on Mounjaro

The same Mounjaro you take, for about 1/4 the price.

US cash price for Mounjaro is around $1,100 per month. Our all-in price in Tokyo starts at about $250 per month — same Eli Lilly drug, prescribed in English, delivered to your hotel, with itemized receipts for HSA/FSA. Most US cash-pay patients save $1,500–$5,000 per trip.

Eli Lilly Mounjaro (Mounjaro Ateos) English documentation Hotel delivery in Tokyo HSA/FSA-eligible receipts
The math

Your 3-month trip, in three numbers.

Based on Mounjaro 2.5mg, 3-month supply. Trip cost assumes round-trip flight from the US plus 3 nights in Tokyo.

What you pay now (US cash)
$3,300
3-month cash supply

US Mounjaro list price runs about $1,069 per pen, or $3,200+ per 3 months out-of-pocket for cash-pay patients.

Your trip (flight + hotel)
~$1,700
round-trip + 3 nights

Round-trip from the US West Coast to Tokyo is typically $900–$1,400. Three nights in a 4★ Shinjuku hotel runs $400–$700. Add meals and transit.

What you'd pay us
$660
3-month all-in

Our 3-month Mounjaro 2.5mg package, including online consultation, English prescription, doctor's letter, hotel delivery, and HSA/FSA receipts.

Net savings

You pay $2,360 for trip + medication vs $3,300 staying home.

+$940 saved

And you get a Japan trip in the same window. A 6-month supply increases savings to about $3,000+ because the medication share scales while trip cost is fixed.

Why this works

The price difference is real, the drug is identical, and the FDA permits personal use.

1

Same Eli Lilly drug

Mounjaro in Japan (sold as Mounjaro Ateos) is manufactured by Eli Lilly with identical tirzepatide formulation. All standard doses available: 2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 12.5mg, 15mg. The pen design differs slightly; the medication is the same.

2

FDA personal-use rule

Under FDA personal-use enforcement discretion (Regulatory Procedures Manual Chapter 9-2), US patients may bring up to a 90-day personal supply of an FDA-approved drug back into the United States with appropriate prescription documentation. CBP officers handle this routinely.

3

Japan regulates drug pricing

Japan’s Ministry of Health sets official wholesale prices for pharmaceuticals. Even at private clinics, Mounjaro retails for a fraction of the US cash price. The savings are not a discount, a coupon, or a generic — they reflect a fundamentally different drug pricing system.

How it works

From your inbox to your hotel — in four steps.

Most US patients complete this in a single 3-4 day Tokyo trip combined with normal vacation or business.

Step 1

Book online consultation

Schedule a 20-30 minute video consultation with our prescribing physician. Done before you fly. We confirm your current dose and prepare the prescription.

Step 2

Fly to Tokyo

Stay at any hotel that can accept a refrigerated parcel (most international hotels can). Confirm with your hotel in writing before you fly.

Step 3

Hotel delivery

Mounjaro is delivered to your hotel cold-chain, typically within 24 hours of consultation. Inspect the package and store in your in-room refrigerator.

Step 4

Fly home with documentation

Carry medication in your hand luggage with the included insulated travel pouch. Declare on the US CBP form using the provided English prescription documentation.

Pricing in USD

Transparent all-in pricing.

No insurance billing, no copays, no surprises. Prices include consultation, prescription, medication, hotel delivery in Tokyo, English documentation, and itemized receipts for HSA/FSA.

Dose 1 month 3 months 6 months
Mounjaro 2.5mg $250 $660 (save $90) $1,180 (save $320)
Mounjaro 5.0mg $330 $870 (save $120) $1,570 (save $410)
Higher doses (7.5mg / 10mg / 12.5mg / 15mg) are available — pricing on request during consultation.

USD prices approximate, based on the current JPY/USD exchange rate. Actual charge is in JPY at your card’s exchange rate on the day of payment.

What you actually receive

Everything a US patient needs for the trip home.

Mounjaro pens (Eli Lilly)

Your prescribed dose for 1, 3, or 6 months. Delivered cold-chain to your Tokyo hotel.

English prescription document

Your name, drug name, dose, quantity, prescribing physician’s name and clinic. Suitable for US CBP re-entry.

Doctor’s letter (English)

Confirms the medication was prescribed for your personal use following a physician consultation in Japan.

Itemized receipt for HSA/FSA

Separates consultation cost from medication cost in English. Reimbursable through most US HSA/FSA accounts.

Insulated travel pouch

Medical-grade pouch for the flight home, sized for hand luggage. TSA-compatible cold-pack guidance included.

Lifestyle integration

Our physician discusses how Mounjaro fits with diet and exercise so the trip yields ongoing results, not just refill logistics.

Deeper reading

Before you book — the three-part guide US patients ask us about.

FAQ

The questions US patients ask first.

Is it legal for me to fly to Japan for Mounjaro and bring it home?

Yes. Mounjaro is FDA-approved in the United States. Under FDA personal-use enforcement discretion, US patients may bring up to a 90-day personal supply of an FDA-approved medication back into the country with appropriate prescription documentation. We provide all required English-language documentation.

Is the Mounjaro you prescribe the same as what I take in the US?

Yes. Both versions are manufactured by Eli Lilly with identical tirzepatide formulation. The Japanese pen design differs slightly (sold as Mounjaro Ateos), but the medication is chemically and pharmacologically identical to US Mounjaro.

How much will I actually save?

Most US cash-pay patients save $1,500–$2,500 on a 3-month trip and $4,000+ on a 6-month supply, after including flight, hotel, and meals. If you currently pay under about $250/month with insurance, the math may not favor the trip — Part 1 of our deep-read articles walks through three real scenarios.

Can I use my HSA or FSA?

Yes, in most cases. The IRS allows HSA/FSA funds to cover prescription medication and consultations purchased abroad, provided you retain itemized receipts. We provide English-language itemized receipts that separate consultation and medication charges. Flight and hotel are typically not HSA-eligible.

Do I have to start over with dose escalation?

No. Bring documentation of your current US dose (a prescription or pharmacy fill record), and our prescribing physician can typically continue you at the same dose without restarting the escalation schedule.

How long does the trip need to be?

If the online consultation is completed before arrival, the trip can be as short as 2-3 nights. Day 1: arrive. Day 2: medication delivered to your hotel. Day 3: free for tourism or business. Day 4: fly home.

What if my hotel can’t accept the refrigerated parcel?

Most international hotels in Tokyo can. We work with you on hotel selection if needed. If your hotel cannot accept delivery, we arrange in-clinic pickup at our Shinjuku location — a short subway ride from any central Tokyo hotel.

Start with a free pre-arrival online consultation.

Our prescribing physician reviews your current dose, confirms continuation, and prepares the prescription before you fly. Most US patients complete the consultation 2–4 weeks before their trip.

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Pricing is provided for general information and may change based on currency exchange rates and dose. This page is general information, not medical or legal advice. Consult your US prescribing physician about continuation of tirzepatide treatment, and consult an attorney or your HSA/FSA administrator for legal and reimbursement questions specific to your situation. eHealth Clinic Shinjuku does not warrant the actions of US Customs and Border Protection or any other governmental authority.