However, the savings card cannot be used with government-funded insurance plans like Medicare or Medicaid
The safety data over 48 weeks was equally reassuring for those considering long-term treatment
These comments were reported in both [The New York Times]( and [CNN]( (The New York Times, July 28, 2025
When Compounded May Be Appropriate According to federal guidelines and the company's disclosures, compounded tirzepatide may be appropriate when: Insurance denies coverage, and you cannot afford $1,000+/month out-of-pocket for brand-name Brand-name medications are unavailable due to shortages You meet medical criteria (BMI 30+ or 27+ with comorbidities) but cannot access FDA-approved options Your prescriber determines that the compounded preparation offers meaningful access where approved products are not feasible for you The evaluating clinician determines whether compounded tirzepatide is appropriate based on individual health factors, access barriers, and medical necessity
The developer of the experimental treatment, the nonprofit Cure Rare Diseases, did not release any information about the cause of death
You must take it on an empty stomach with no more than 4 ounces of water
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