Is There a Zepbound Pill? Foundayo, the Wegovy Pill, What's Next
Zepbound pill: which forms exist, which are FDA approved, and how they differ.
- Active ingredient
- tirzepatide
- Manufacturer
- Eli Lilly
- How it is taken
- Weekly injection (pen or vial)
- FDA-approved for
- Weight loss, Sleep apnea
Zepbound overview
Its half-life is 5 to 6 days. By 5.5 d, half is gone; by five half-lives (27.5 d), about 3% remains.
In SURMOUNT-1 over 72 weeks, body weight fell 20.9%, compared with 3.1% on placebo.
Monthly price points are listed in US dollars. They cover the list price and self-pay offers, and each is read from the maker's price page.
Sources: FDA label (DailyMed), Eli Lilly 1 2, cnbc.com.