Telehealth companies rushed to sell cheaper copycats when the branded drugs, such as Lilly's Zepbound and Novo's Wegovy, were in short supply starting in 2022
Everyones trying to make money manufacturers, compounding pharmacies, counterfeiters, everybody, says Tim Mackey, a public health researcher at the University of California, San Diego
If you and your provider agree that you are meeting your goals, there may be no clinical reason to increase the dose further
Wondering if your insurance covers tirzepatide
If commercially insured: Both Zepbound and Mounjaro may be available for as little as $25 a month, as long as the commercial insurance plan covers the prescription
If you have not achieved the required weight loss, the renewal may be denied