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GLP-1 / Metabolic

Tirzepatide

Also known as: Tirzepatide (GIP/GLP-1 dual receptor agonist — Mounjaro, Zepbound)

Tirzepatide is a unimolecular dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist with a half-life of approximately 5 days, enabling once-weekly subcutaneous dosing. It is FDA-approved as Mounjaro for type 2 diabetes (2022), Zepbound for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight with a weight-related comorbidity (2023), and Zepbound for moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity (2024). It carries a BOXED WARNING for thyroid C-cell tumors and is contraindicated in patients with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2).

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Who's worth your money for Tirzepatide

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Top Merit pick

Highest Merit Score (99) of 22 scored sellers

$1.50/mg

$1800 · 1200mg · 99.1% purity

Best value

Lowest $/mg among scored sellers

$0.50/mg

$10.00 · 20mg · 99.8% purity

Most tested

57 independent COAs on file

$3.95/mg

$158 · 40mg · 99.9% purity

Average price

$3.95/mg

Sellers

44

45-day trend

-20.1%

37 of 44 sellers have a current price· 9 stale hidden· 6 unverified hidden

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Compound reference

About Tirzepatide

CAS

2023788-19-2

Molecular formula

C225H348N48O68

Sequence

YXEGTFTSDYSIXLDKIAQKAFVQWLIAGGPSSGAPPPSamide

Typical dose range

2.5–15 mg once weekly subcutaneous injection (research studies mirror clinical titration: start 2.5 mg/week, escalate by 2.5 mg every 4 weeks to max 15 mg/week)

Half-life

~5 days (~120 hours)

Independent evidence

COAs for Tirzepatide

452 third-party tests across 55 vendors. Each card links to the full report.

All 452 COAs for Tirzepatide →
Measured purity 82.3%–100.0% across 292 COAs
Measured purity over time
✓ Vendor-published
99.90 %
Aug 2026
ILS Laboratories

For

Tirzepatide

by Sunrise Bioresearch· batch GLP230JUL26-01

COA on file
Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.88 %
Jul 2026
ILS Labs Strong

For

Tirzepatide

by Crush Research· batch CR-2XAG-60-2607-Purple

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
100.00 %
Jul 2026
ILS Labs Strong

For

Tirzepatide

by jdbioworks· batch 2026-002

✓ Vendor-published
99.59 %
Jul 2026
Kovera Labs

For

Tirzeptide

by Ignite Peptides· batch IP-2607-127

COA on file
✓ Vendor-published
99.51 %
Jul 2026
Kovera Labs

For

Tirzepatide

by Ignite Peptides· batch IP-2607-797

COA on file
Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
100.00 %
Jul 2026
ILS Labs Strong

For

Tirzepatide

by NG Peptide· batch TRZ40-15

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.98 %
Jul 2026
ILS Labs Strong

For

Tirzepatide

by Hydro Research Peptides· batch HR-2026-3814

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.91 %
Jul 2026
ILS Labs Strong

For

Tirzepatide

by NG Peptide· batch TRZ20-14

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.91 %
Jul 2026
ILS Labs Strong

For

Tirzepatide

by NG Peptide· batch TRZ20-14

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.22 %
Jul 2026
ILS Labs Strong

For

Tirzepatide

by Aspire Peptides· batch TR10-032026-1

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.81 %
Jul 2026
ILS Labs Strong

For

Tirzepatide

by Aspire Peptides· batch TR15-032026-1

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.94 %
Jun 2026
Accumark Labs

For

Tirzepatide

by Polaris Peptides· batch POL-T10-19

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.68 %
Jun 2026
ILS Labs Strong

For

Tirzepatide

by Orbitrex Peptides· batch 2G30726

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.95 %
Jun 2026
Freedom Diagnostics Moderate

For

Tirzepatide

by Ion Peptide· batch ION2T20-06242026

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.89 %
Jun 2026
Freedom Diagnostics Moderate

For

Tirzepatide

by Profound Aminos· batch Clear Cap/Bronze Crimp

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.58 %
Jun 2026
Freedom Diagnostics Moderate

For

Tirzepatide

by Blank Peptides· batch GT10-062026-6

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.90 %
Jun 2026
Prime Analytical Laboratories, LLC

For

Tirzepatide

by Soma Peptides· batch TIXH0062661

✓ Vendor-published
99.11 %
Jun 2026
TrustPointe Analytics Moderate

For

Tirzepatide

by Peptide Partners· batch SPL-4130

COA on file
Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.88 %
Jun 2026
ILS Labs Strong

For

Tirzepatide

by NG Peptide· batch TRZ30-13

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.88 %
Jun 2026
ILS Labs Strong

For

Tirzepatide

by NG Peptide· batch TRZ30-13

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.82 %
Jun 2026
ILS Labs Strong

For

Tirzepatide

by Peptide Plugs· batch 005-B-SM

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.90 %
Jun 2026
ILS Labs Strong

For

Tirzepatide

by NG Peptide· batch TRZ60-04

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.03 %
Jun 2026
ILS Labs Strong

For

Tirzepatide

by Voltera Sciences· batch TR60.05.28.26

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
100.00 %
Jun 2026
Prime Analytical Laboratories, LLC

For

Tirzepatide

by Soma Peptides· batch TILX052678

Research depth

23 citations indexed for Tirzepatide

All research on Tirzepatide →

meta-analysis · 2026

Comparative Efficacy of Tirzepatide Versus Semaglutide for Weight Loss in Adults With Overweight or Obesity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Head-to-Head Studies

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of tirzepatide versus semaglutide for weight reduction in adults with overweight or obesity. We included randomised controlled trials and observational studies comparing tirzepatide and semaglutide with ≥ 24 weeks of follow-up.

Study · 2026

Association of Tirzepatide versus Semaglutide with Risk of Asthma Exacerbation in Patients with Asthma and Type 2 Diabetes: A US Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study

Background While glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) show promise in improving respiratory outcomes, the comparative effectiveness of dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide/GLP-1 RA versus GLP-1 RA alone remains unclear.

animal · 2026

Increased Energy Expenditure through Intermittent Cold Exposure Does Not Enhance Tirzepatide Induced Weight-loss in Obese Mice

Obesity results from an imbalance between energy intake and energy expenditure.

rct · 2026

Association of tirzepatide with changes in OSA-related measures based on baseline characteristics - post hoc analyses of SURMOUNT-OSA

Purpose Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disorder characterized by repetitive collapse of the upper airway during sleep.

review · 2026

Tirzepatide and SGLT2 Inhibitors for Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction and Obesity: Entering a New Cardiometabolic Therapeutic Era

Background Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) accounts for over half of all heart failure hospitalizations, with obesity increasingly recognized as a central driver through expansion of epicardial adipose tissue, chronic low-grade inflammation and obesity-related haemodynamic overload culminating in…

Study · 2026

Unilateral Graves' Disease Developing During Treatment With Tirzepatide in a Patient With Diabetes: A Case Report

Background Tirzepatide is a dual agonist of the glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor, demonstrates significant efficacy in lowering blood glucose levels and reducing body weight.