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The tirzepatide they offer is a compounded version, which means it is produced by a compounding pharmacy rather than manufactured by the original drug maker
Follow the dosage escalation below for all indications to reduce the risk of gastrointestinal adverse reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) and Adverse Reactions (6.1)]
Compounding is legal under Section 503A of the FDCA when the brand-name drug is in shortage or when a patient requires a dose or formulation not commercially available