Is compounded tirzepatide legal?
Compounded tirzepatide is prescribed by licensed physicians and prepared by licensed compounding pharmacies under physician supervision. It is not an FDA-approved product. Compounding pharmacies operate under FDA oversight through 503A and 503B regulations. The legal availability has been affected by FDA shortage list determinations and ongoing legal action from manufacturers, so patients should confirm current availability with each provider directly.
How do I know if tirzepatide is right for me?
Tirzepatide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist used for weight management. Whether it's appropriate for you depends on your health history, current medications, weight goals, and any contraindications. Your SkinnyVIP physician will review your intake form, conduct a consultation, and determine whether tirzepatide is clinically appropriate for you before prescribing.
What's the difference between tirzepatide and semaglutide?
Tirzepatide is a dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist (the active ingredient in Mounjaro and Zepbound). Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist (the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy). Tirzepatide tends to produce greater average weight loss in clinical trials, while semaglutide has a longer track record. Your physician will help you decide based on your health history and goals.
How much weight can I expect to lose on tirzepatide?
Individual results vary significantly based on dose, duration, diet, exercise, age, starting weight, and other factors. SkinnyVIP does not make specific weight-loss promises. Your physician will discuss realistic expectations during your consultation based on your individual health profile.
What are the common side effects of tirzepatide?
The most commonly reported side effects of tirzepatide include nausea, diarrhea, decreased appetite, vomiting, constipation, indigestion, and abdominal pain. These are typically most noticeable during dose escalation and often improve over time. Serious side effects are less common but can occur. Your physician will review your full health history and discuss side effects with you before prescribing.
Do you ship to my state?
Yes. SkinnyVIP provides telemedicine consultations and ships compounded tirzepatide to patients in all 50 states. Your medication is delivered directly to your door.
How fast can I start?
Most patients complete intake and have their initial consultation within a few business days of submitting their form. Once your physician determines tirzepatide is appropriate and writes your prescription, the compounding pharmacy ships your medication to you. The complete process from intake to medication in hand is typically 5 to 10 business days.
What happens after my 3-month plan ends?
Nothing happens automatically. There's no auto-renewal, no recurring billing, and no contract to cancel. When you're ready for another plan, you log in and order. There's nothing to cancel — there's no membership. You control your treatment timeline entirely.
Is there really no membership fee?
Correct. SkinnyVIP has no membership fee, no subscription fee, and no auto-billing. The plan price you see is the entire price — medication, physician consultation, follow-up check-ins, and shipping are all included. No membership. No contract. No auto-billing.
How does the price compare to brand-name Mounjaro or Zepbound?
Brand-name Mounjaro and Zepbound list prices are approximately $1,000 to $1,400 per month at retail, with insurance coverage limited to specific qualifying diagnoses. Compounded tirzepatide at SkinnyVIP starts at $198 per month effective on the 3-month starter plan. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved and are prepared by licensed compounding pharmacies under physician supervision.