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These medications are mostly taken through injection, though an oral version recently became available

Cost trajectory over treatment: Months 1-3 (0.05-0.125 mg): $150-$200/month Months 4-6 (0.25-0.5 mg): $200-$250/month Months 7+ (1-2 mg maintenance): $250-$300/month Best for budget-conscious patients and first-time GLP-1 users seeking an affordable entry

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As of early 2025 the FDA had logged more than 320 adverse-event reports tied to compounded tirzepatide

GLP-1 medications were originally developed for type 2 diabetes and have extensive evidence supporting their use for this condition

NG28 Type 2 diabetes in adults: management Initial medicines chapter