In the SURPASS-4 trial, 15 mg weekly tirzepatide reduced the levels of total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides by 5.6%, 7.9%, and 22.5%, respectively, and increased the levels of good cholesterol -HDL by 10.8% compared to placebo
Whether either brand-name option is prescribed instead of a compounded one is a decision that belongs entirely to the evaluating clinician
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the 95th percentile of observations sits at $7.50/mg, so the median is the meaningful figure for ongoing supply
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It also requires daily injections compared to the weekly dosing schedule of tirzepatide and semaglutide medications