If Mounjaro is commercially unavailable and listed on the FDA shortage list, our doctors may prescribe compounded tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Mounjaro , if deemed appropriate
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It is recommended to start with a low dose of the peptide combination and gradually increase it over time in order to minimize the risk of side effects
There is currently no generic (bioequivalent) version of Rybelsus available, which contributes to its high cost
According to the SmPC, Mounjaro is initiated at a lower dose (2.5 mg once weekly) and gradually titrated upwards at four-week intervals to minimise side effects and improve tolerability
Burnham, MD is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and Director of Sports Medicine at Ochsner-Andrews Sports Medicine Institute in Baton Rouge, Louisiana