Animal Studies: Demonstrated 4x higher bioavailability in plasma and sustained organ deposition 4
Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of antioxidant supplementation that evaluate memory functions are needed to evaluate this hypothesis
According to the Wegovy Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC), the mechanism of action involves binding to GLP-1 receptors, slowing gastric emptying, reducing hunger signals, and promoting feelings of fullness
Others factor in the cost of occasional lost shipments as part of their total cost-of-ownership calculation
Importantly, tirzepatide carries a boxed warning for risk of thyroid C-cell tumors and is contraindicated in patients with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or in patients with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN2)
The FDA determined that the tirzepatide shortage was resolved on December 19, 2024, following reevaluation