Research shows that those taking tirzepatide for type 2 diabetes lost an average of 8.5%-13% of their body weight, while those taking semaglutide lost around 7%
Contact your pharmacy to ask about their shipping protocols and whether a cold chain was maintained
These compounded medications are not FDA-approved and are not the same as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound, which are FDA-approved finished drug products
On the other hand, Wegovy (semaglutide) is specifically approved for weight management in adults who are obese or overweight and have related health conditions
When to discard and when to consult a pharmacist I must discard my semaglutide immediately if it has been: Frozen at any point Exposed to temperatures above 86F (30C) Left unrefrigerated beyond product-specific timeframes (56 days for Ozempic, 28 days for Wegovy) Exposed to direct light for extended periods Albeit challenging to determine if temperature boundaries were exceeded, I err on the side of caution
The study was led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian, in collaboration with institutions including the University of Texas McGovern Medical School, UCLA, University College Dublin, and the drugs manufacturer, Eli Lilly
