While it may seem like a cheaper or faster option, not all compounded versions are created equal
Using a dosage calculator Getting the right dose from your compounded vial requires understanding the concentration your pharmacy provides
Microdose protocols are usually slower
The dose can be slowly increased, up to a maximum of 2 mg per week, if needed
Among new molecules on the horizon for the treatment of overweight and obesity, the most promising appears to be tirzepatide (LY3298176), an incretin mimetic with a dual action targeting both the GLP1 receptor and the glucosedependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor 75 , 76 , 77 , 78 , 79 , 80 , 81 , 82 , 83 , 84 , 85 (Figure 2 and Supplementary Figure 1)
This includes injecting at least two centimeters away from the last injection site