Mounjaro for Teens: Evidence, Eligibility, Coverage
Yes, from age 10: Mounjaro is FDA approved for type 2 diabetes in children 10 and older.
- For teens
- From age 10, for type 2 diabetes
- Active ingredient
- tirzepatide
- How it is taken
- weekly injection
Mounjaro in brief
The half-life is about 5 days: after 5 d half is gone, and after five half-lives (25 d) about 3% is left.
In the SURPASS-1 trial of type 2 diabetes over 40 weeks, weight loss was 7.8 kg, compared with 1 kg on placebo.
In US dollars, monthly price points include the list price and self-pay offers. Each one comes from the maker's price page.
Sources: FDA label (DailyMed), healthsystemtracker.org, pricinginfo.lilly.com.
Who qualifies?
| Source | Who qualifies |
|---|---|
| FDA label | This medicine lowers blood sugar for type 2 diabetes. It is for adults and children 10 or older, and is used with diet and exercise. |
| FDA label | It reduces the chance of heart-related death, heart attack, or stroke among adults who have type 2 diabetes and face high risk. |
Sources: FDA label (DailyMed).
What is different for teens?
| What changes | What the label says |
|---|---|
| Acute Pancreatitis | Can cause inflammation of the pancreas. Severe, lasting stomach pain means you should stop the medicine and get medical care right away. |
| Acute Gallbladder Disease | Gallstones and gallbladder inflammation can happen. Fever, yellow skin or eyes, or upper-right belly pain should be reported. |
From FDA label information: FDA label (DailyMed).
The label warnings come from: FDA label (DailyMed).
Coverage for teens
- Mounjaro Coupon and Savings Card
- Mounjaro Price
- Cheapest Way to Get Mounjaro
- Mounjaro Cost Without Insurance
- Mounjaro Cost With Insurance
- Mounjaro Insurance Coverage
- Does Medicare Cover Mounjaro? Part D Rules, the Bridge, Copays
- Does BCBS Cover Mounjaro? Diabetes-Only Rules by Plan, Appeals
- Mounjaro Patient Assistance
Alternatives for teens
| Medicine | For teens | How it is taken | Trial result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mounjaro | From age 10, for type 2 diabetes | weekly injection | Not listed |
 Wegovy | From age 12, for weight loss | weekly injection or daily tablet | 16.1% drop in BMI |
 Trulicity | From age 10, for type 2 diabetes | weekly injection | Not listed |
 Saxenda | From age 12, for weight loss | daily injection | Not listed |
 Victoza | From age 10, for type 2 diabetes | daily injection | Not listed |
 Ozempic | Adults only | weekly injection | Not listed |
 Rybelsus | Adults only | daily tablet | Not listed |
 Zepbound | Adults only | weekly injection | Not listed |
 Foundayo | Adults only | daily tablet | Not listed |
| Byetta | Adults only | twice-daily injection | Not listed |
Sources: FDA label (DailyMed), PubMed.
Questions for your prescriber
- Is my child old enough for the age stated on this medicine's label?
- In what ways will growth and eating get watched?
- What happens if my child wants to stop taking it?
Read the full Mounjaro prescribing information on DailyMed.