tirzepatide stock price Eli Lilly soars on encouraging results for daily weight-loss pill Compounded Tirzepatide (GLP-1/GIP)

Semaglutide or Ozempic is a GLP-1 analogue and administered as an injection once a week

So, while a reduction in lean mass can occur when on Mounjaro, it may be only a small percentage of the lean tissue we care about: our muscle and bone

But that business exists not because Hims has developed and gained approval for such a drug, but rather due to a regulatory quirk: if the FDA determines there is a shortage of a particular drug, so-called compounding pharmacies can produce non-brand name versions of FDA-approved drugs, which companies like Hims can then offer patients at a cheaper price than name-brand versions

Injections, being quick and requiring fewer sessions, might better suit a busy lifestyle

GLP-1 advantage: Moderate fat content (14-25g depending on flavor) that won't overwhelm your slowed digestion

Hepatic safety is now a class consideration