FDA, Tirzepatide and Weight Loss

The shortage of popular weight loss drug tirzepatide is over, FDA says. Patients could see higher costs as a result.
The weight loss medication tirzepatide (Mounjaro and Zepbound) is no longer in shortage, according to the FDA. Access to cheaper versions could end.
FDA says tirzepatide shortage is over after taking a second look
The FDA said Thursday it’s standing by its earlier decision that the shortage of tirzepatide — the active ingredient in Eli Lilly’s diabetes and weight loss drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound — is over.
FDA Approves Weight Loss Medication Zepbound to Treat Sleep Apnea
The federal agency authorized the use of the Eli Lilly & Co. weight loss drug for “treatment of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults with obesity.” In addition to the GLP-1 prescription, the FDA suggests that users reduce their calorie intake and increase their exercise.
FDA confirms shortage of weight loss drug tirzepatide is over, gives compounders a grace period
The FDA on Thursday confirmed that a shortage of Eli Lilly’s obesity drug tirzepatide has been resolved, a move that will put a stop to companies making cheaper copies.
FDA: Weight loss drug Zepbound, diabetes drug Mounjaro no longer in shortage
Consumers who take copies of the weight loss drug Zepbound and diabetes drug Mounjaro will need to find a new source for these medications.
Popular Weight Loss Drug Zepbound Gains FDA Approval to Treat Sleep Apnea
The FDA has approved Eli Lilly's Zepbound to treat moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity.
FDA says the Zepbound shortage is over. Here's what that means for compounding pharmacies, patients who used off-brand versions
The decision will largely prevent compounding pharmacies from making and selling compounded versions of the drug in the next two to three months.
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FDA reaffirms decision to erase Eli Lilly's tirzepatide from shortage list, halting future flow of knockoffs
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GLP-1 Drugs: FDA “Re-Confirms” Decision Removing Tirzepatide from the Drug Shortage List
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