Weekly GLP-1 and GIP injection
Mounjaro
The Eli Lilly brand of tirzepatide approved for type 2 diabetes. Chemically identical to Zepbound. We list it because some members need the diabetes indication for their records, but for most people it is the least economical way to take tirzepatide.
From $1249/mo
Includes clinician visits, lab panel, medication, and unlimited messaging.
See if I qualifyNo charge until a clinician approves your plan.
In the SURPASS programme, tirzepatide lowered A1c more than the comparators studied alongside it.
What is in it
Tirzepatide, a dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist.
How to take it
- Inject once a week on the same day.
- Rotate injection sites each week.
- Take with or without food.
- Refrigerate until first use.
Why clinicians prescribe it
The diabetes indication
Labelled for type 2 diabetes, which occasionally matters for documentation.
Blood sugar and weight together
Lowers A1c substantially while also reducing weight.
Manufacturer pen
Supplied in a sealed prefilled pen.
Your dose goes up slowly, on purpose
Escalating too fast is the main reason people quit. Your clinician holds you at each step until it is comfortable.
Weeks 1 to 4
2.5 mg
Building tolerance
Weeks 5 to 8
5 mg
First therapeutic dose
Weeks 9 to 16
7.5 to 10 mg
Adjusted to your A1c
Week 17 onward
Up to 15 mg
Maximum dose
Common questions
This is the cash price without insurance. If you have diabetes, your plan may cover a large share of it. Without coverage, compounded tirzepatide delivers the same molecule for a fraction of the cost.
Important safety information
Contraindicated with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN 2. Watch for signs of pancreatitis. Risk of low blood sugar rises when combined with insulin or sulfonylureas. Mounjaro is a registered trademark of Eli Lilly and Company.
This page is not medical advice. Only a licensed clinician who has reviewed your history can decide whether this treatment is appropriate for you. Tell your clinician about every medication and supplement you take.
