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Overview of Tirzepatide as a Medication Tirzepatide has a unique active ingredient that affects two receptors named GIP and GLP-1
This product is not registered under the Pharmacy and Poisons Ordinance or the Chinese Medicine Ordinance
Those who shouldnt take GLP-1 agonists include people who: are pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant have a history of thyroid cancer or pancreatitis are allergic or sensitive to any of the GLP-1 medications have multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) syndrome type 2 Weight loss medications are not recommended for people with past or active eating disorders
Compounded medications are generally not covered by health insurance
Its not covered by insurance, but it can be pretty affordable