Push the plunger gently until a tiny droplet appears at the needle tip, expelling the air
Dose increases are generally made every 4 weeks, but may be adjusted more flexibly depending on the patients appetite suppression, weight loss progress, and tolerability
When prescribed by a licensed healthcare provider, compounded tirzepatide is suitable for patients who cannot access the FDA-approved tirzepatide brands, Zepbound and Mounjaro, due to shortages or if they require a personalized form or dose that is not commercially available
Novo Nordisk previously challenged compounders by filing several lawsuits against wellness clinics and medical spas marketing compounded semaglutide in June 2023, resulting in a permanent injunction in February 2024
The brand-name experience (pre-filled pen, FDA approval, brand recognition) is worth $25 to most patients when the alternative is $179