Is compounded tirzepatide the same as Mounjaro or Zepbound?

It contains the same active ingredient, tirzepatide, but it is not the branded product and it is not FDA-approved. Compounded medication is prepared by a licensed U.S. compounding pharmacy for an individual patient on a prescription.

How is tirzepatide different from semaglutide?

Semaglutide acts on the GLP-1 receptor. Tirzepatide acts on GIP as well. Which is appropriate for you is a decision for your provider, based on your history — not something to choose from a website.

No. StaveMD is cash-pay, so the price is the same whether or not you have coverage, with no separate membership fee.

What if a provider decides it isn't right for me?

Then no medication is ordered and you are refunded in full. Completing the eligibility check does not guarantee a prescription — a licensed provider decides after reviewing your intake.

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Compounded tirzepatide, prescribed online

Tirzepatide is a dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist — the same active ingredient as Mounjaro® and Zepbound®. Acting on two receptors rather than one is what separates it from semaglutide. StaveMD connects you with licensed U.S. providers who review your history and decide whether treatment is appropriate.

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What the trials saw

20.9%

Mean body-weight reduction seen at the 15 mg dose over 72 weeks in the SURMOUNT-1 trial, alongside diet and exercise. That is a trial of the branded molecule, not StaveMD patient data. Individual results vary.

What you’re actually getting

Compounded tirzepatide — the same active ingredient as Mounjaro® and Zepbound® — prepared by a licensed U.S. compounding pharmacy for you individually. Compounded medication is not FDA-approved. From $179/mo, covering the provider review, your prescription and shipping, with no separate membership fee and no price increase when your dose goes up.

Refundable any time, except a month already shipped or ordered.

Common questions

Is compounded tirzepatide the same as Mounjaro or Zepbound?: It contains the same active ingredient, tirzepatide, but it is not the branded product and it is not FDA-approved. Compounded medication is prepared by a licensed U.S. compounding pharmacy for an individual patient on a prescription.
How is tirzepatide different from semaglutide?: Semaglutide acts on the GLP-1 receptor. Tirzepatide acts on GIP as well. Which is appropriate for you is a decision for your provider, based on your history — not something to choose from a website.
Do I need insurance?: No. StaveMD is cash-pay, so the price is the same whether or not you have coverage, with no separate membership fee.
What if a provider decides it isn't right for me?: Then no medication is ordered and you are refunded in full. Completing the eligibility check does not guarantee a prescription — a licensed provider decides after reviewing your intake.

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Completing the check doesn’t guarantee a prescription. A licensed provider reviews every intake and decides what’s appropriate. Medical disclaimer