- Dose range
- 2.5 → 15 mg/wk
- Route
- Subcutaneous injection, once weekly
- Indication(s)
- Chronic weight management; OSA in obesity
Titration schedule
| Step | Dose | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.5 mg | Weeks 1-4 | |
| 2 | 5 mg | Weeks 5-8 | |
| 3 | 7.5 mg | Weeks 9-12 | |
| 4 | 10 mg | Weeks 13-16 | |
| 5 | 12.5 mg | Weeks 17-20 | |
| 6 | 15 mg | Week 21+ | Max |
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Check NexLife Tirzepatide → Full reviewImportant notes
- This FDA-approved drug dosing chart is intended as a reference for clinicians and patients reviewing protocols, not a substitute for individualized prescriber guidance.
- FDA-approved label dosing.
- Compounded versions, where applicable, must be prepared by a licensed 503A or 503B compounding pharmacy. FDA has warned compounders that used salt forms (semaglutide sodium and semaglutide acetate), which are not the active ingredient in any approved drug.
References
- Zepbound (brand tirzepatide) prescribing information / clinical literature.
- FDA, bulk drug substances used in compounding under section 503A (interim categories), accessed October 2026.
- USP <797>: Pharmaceutical Compounding — Sterile Preparations.