In general, patients with the following characteristics may be good candidates for Tirzepatide: A Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or higher A Body Mass Index (BMI) of 27 or higher when at least one comorbidity is present, such as insulin resistance, hypertension, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, or gout
Medications are prepared and dispensed by licensed pharmacies pursuant to a valid prescription
Compounding must be done under the framework of either Section 503A (traditional compounding pharmacies) or Section 503B (outsourcing facilities) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
It cannot be prescribed to patients by GPs, except in the form of Ozempic for patients with Type 2 diabetes
An authorized generic is different from a generic drug, according to the FDA, because its the exact same drug product as a branded drug, just without the brand name on the label