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NHS Availability Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is approved for use in the NHS as of October 2023, following final guidance by NICE
Also known as: Mounjaro, Zepbound At the reference preset of a 10mg Tirzepatide vial reconstituted with 2 mL of bacteriostatic water, a 2.5mg dose measures 50 units on a U-100 insulin syringe
However, development of GIPR- and GCGR-based therapeutics has encountered drawbacks due to the complexity of physiology associated with GIP and GCG 4,5,6
Blood sugar fluctuations: Managing blood sugar levels is critical for individuals with diabetes, and Mounjaro helps in this regard
These less crowded indications may offer high risk, high reward pathways for manufacturers who are looking to enter the GLP-1 arena without needing to fight for space in the competitive diabetes or obesity markets