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Is compounded tirzepatide FDA-approved?

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No, compounded tirzepatide is not FDA-approved: it is prepared by a pharmacy for an individual prescription, made with the drug in Zepbound and Mounjaro but not the same product, and FDA does not review compounded drugs for safety, effectiveness or quality before they are sold. Zepbound and Mounjaro are the FDA-approved tirzepatide products. FDA’s page on unapproved GLP-1 drugs, updated October 1, 2026, describes the risks of unapproved versions and asks patients to buy only from state-licensed pharmacies, with a valid prescription.

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