For licensed healthcare professionals. The protocol figures below are drawn from published labeling and peer-reviewed literature for educational reference. They are not a prescription, not a recommendation, and not a substitute for the dispensing pharmacy's labeling or your own clinical judgment.

GLP-1 / Incretin

Tirzepatide

aka Mounjaro, Zepbound

FDA approved Not WADA-listed

Dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist. 5-dose escalation (2.5 → 15 mg) over 20+ weeks. Up to ~22% weight loss in SURMOUNT-1.

At a glance

Common vial size: 24 mg
Reference dose: 15 mg
Frequency: Once weekly

Reference titration protocol

2.5 → 5 → 7.5 → 10 mg, 4 weeks per tier, once weekly.

Reference titration ladder for Tirzepatide
Step	Dose	Duration	Administrations / week
1	2.5 mg	4 weeks	1×
2	5 mg	4 weeks	1×
3	7.5 mg	4 weeks	1×
4	10 mg	4 weeks	1×

Reconstitution example

A 5 mg vial reconstituted with 2 mL of bacteriostatic water yields 2.5 mg/mL. Confirm the diluent and volume against the labeling that ships with the vial.

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Clinical notes

Step up no faster than every 4 weeks
Same MTC contraindication as semaglutide

Available formulations

Presentations carried across the VitaRelay pharmacy network, including 503A compounded, 503B outsourcing facility, and research & development sourcing. Pricing and state-level availability are shown to verified accounts only.

Injectable503A
Injectable503B
Oral Dissolving Tablet503A
Solution503A

References

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Also in GLP-1 / Incretin

Semaglutide

GLP-1 receptor agonist for type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management. Standard 16-week titration to target dose.

Retatrutide

Triple GLP-1/GIP/glucagon receptor agonist. Phase III; ~24% weight loss reported in Phase II at 48 weeks.

Survodutide

Dual GLP-1/glucagon agonist. Phase III for obesity and MASH. ~52% liver-fat reduction reported in Phase II.

CagriSema

Fixed-dose combination of amylin analog cagrilintide with semaglutide. Phase III REDEFINE program.

Educational information for licensed healthcare professionals

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