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Do I need a prescription for tirzepatide?

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Yes. Tirzepatide, whether brand Zepbound or Mounjaro or a compounded preparation, is a prescription-only medicine in the United States. A telehealth program connects you with a clinician licensed in your state who reviews your history and decides whether to prescribe it. A seller that offers tirzepatide without a prescription, or as a “research peptide”, is not operating legally and its product has no verified source.

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