
Tirzepatide
Second of its order. For those denied the third.
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· Research-grade only · Not for human consumption · 21+ ·
FDA-approved weight-loss and type 2 diabetes therapy (Mounjaro / Zepbound). Suppresses appetite and steadies glucose. Weekly subcutaneous injection.
Mechanism · Dual GLP-1 + GIP receptor agonist. SURMOUNT and SURPASS Phase 3. FDA approved 2022 / 2023.
Best for. Not for.
Best for
- BMI ≥30, or BMI ≥27 with comorbidities (Zepbound label).
- Type 2 diabetes (Mounjaro label).
- Plateau or nausea-intolerant on semaglutide monotherapy.
- Comfortable with a weekly subcutaneous protocol.
Not for
- Personal or family history of MTC or MEN-2 syndrome (FDA boxed warning).
- History of pancreatitis.
- Pregnancy, nursing, or planned pregnancy.
- Type 1 diabetes or elevated DKA risk.
- Severe gastroparesis.
- Renal impairment (creatinine clearance <30).
Mechanism, dose, ramp, risk.
- Mechanism
- Dual-receptor agonist (GLP-1 + GIP). Approved analogue (Mounjaro / Zepbound).Source · PEPVERA editorial
- Target dose
- 10 mg / week by week 8.Source · PEPVERA editorial
- Ramp
- 10 weeks. Begin at 2.5 mg.Source · PEPVERA editorial
- Risks
- Anxiety, nausea, gastrointestinal disturbance. Titrate slowly.Source · PEPVERA editorial
Compared to its siblings.
Tirzepatide
FDA-approved weight-loss and type 2 diabetes therapy (Mounjaro / Zepbound). Suppresses appetite and steadies glucose. Weekly subcutaneous injection.
Pros
- · FDA approved with a deep SURMOUNT/SURPASS dataset, unlike retatrutide.
- · Greater fat-loss potency than semaglutide (~21% vs ~14%).
- · Better lean-mass preservation than semaglutide (SURMOUNT-5).
- · Weekly injection vs liraglutide's daily burden, with higher efficacy.
Cons
- · Lower Phase 2 weight loss than retatrutide (~21% vs ~24%).
- · No glucagon arm; lower resting energy expenditure than retatrutide.
- · Shorter long-term safety record than semaglutide or liraglutide.
- · No pediatric (12+) approval, unlike liraglutide.
Retatrutide
Triple receptor adds the glucagon arm. Phase 2 head-to-head delivers a deeper cut.
Pros
- · ~24% Mean weight loss in Phase 2 vs ~21% for tirzepatide.
- · Glucagon arm lifts resting energy expenditure.
Cons
- · Still Phase 2. No FDA approval yet.
- · Long-term safety profile not yet established.
See Retatrutide →
Semaglutide
GLP-1 only. Older incretin with the longest real-world safety record.
Pros
- · 10+ Years FDA approved. The most validated entry.
- · Stable supply and broader insurance coverage.
Cons
- · Lower fat-loss potency: about -14% vs -21% head-to-head.
- · Trails tirzepatide on lean-mass preservation (SURMOUNT-5).
See Semaglutide →
Liraglutide
First-generation daily injection with the longest pediatric safety history.
Pros
- · FDA pediatric (12+) approval (Saxenda 2020).
Cons
- · Daily injection burden.
- · Lower efficacy. About 8% mean weight loss.
See Liraglutide →
COA per supplier
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Each supplier declares its own HPLC floor and COA policy. The per-supplier verifier appears on the certificate page; refund and shipping terms vary by supplier and are shown on the supplier listing.
Compare 7 suppliers
| Supplier | Price | COA | Ships | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal PeptidesUS | $50$5.00/mg · 10mg | Sample COA published | 3 days | |
| Royal PeptidesUS | $75$5.00/mg · 15mg | Sample COA published | 3 days | |
| Royal PeptidesUS | $110$5.50/mg · 20mg | Sample COA published | 3 days | |
| Royal PeptidesUS | $150$5.00/mg · 30mg | Sample COA published | 3 days | |
| Royal PeptidesUS | $190$4.75/mg · 40mg | Sample COA published | 3 days | |
| Royal PeptidesUS | $255$4.25/mg · 60mg | Sample COA published | 3 days | |
| Royal PeptidesUS | $380$3.80/mg · 100mg | Sample COA published | 3 days | Out of stock |
Direct from foundry. Slower than domestic resellers; consistency is the trade. Insulated packaging, tracked from departure to doorstep. Replacement issued on damage.
Risk
Anxiety, nausea, gastrointestinal disturbance. Titrate slowly. These pass with discipline. They do not pass with bravado.
Source · PEPVERA editorialDiscipline
10 weeks. Begin at 2.5 mg.
Source · PEPVERA editorialWellness
Hydrate. Eat protein. Sleep eight. Hold a dose for at least two weeks before ascending.
Anti-patterns
- · Do not pair with stimulants late in the day.
- · Do not break the cycle without a planned taper.
- · Do not exceed the dose to chase a deeper sleep response.
Crisis
If the ramp triggers severe anxiety, anhedonia, or persistent gastrointestinal disturbance, stop. Resume after two weeks at half the prior dose. The discipline is the slow climb.
Week 1–2
0.25 mg / wk
Baseline ramp
Week 3–4
0.5 mg / wk
Hold, observe
Week 5–8
1.0–2.0 mg / wk
Ascend
Week 9–12
10 mg / week by week 8.
Terminus
Draw 20 units.
1 mg = 0.20 mL at 5.00 mg/mL. 10.0 doses per vial.
cut · II · Royal Peptides
Tirzepatide · 10mg