Zepbound is injected under the skin (subcutaneously) of your stomach (abdomen), thigh, or upper arm
It was carried out at 50 outpatient clinics in nine countries across Asia, Europe, and North America
Published studies suggest both compounds produce dose-dependent effects across these domains in preclinical models, with retatrutide showing additional signal on energy-expenditure readouts consistent with its GCGR arm
So, while tirzepatide does activate GLP-1 receptors (making it partially a GLP-1), its more accurately classified as a dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist
Rather than taking two separate injections, patients receive a balanced dual-compound preparation designed by licensed 503A compounding pharmacies
However, there is no evidence that this is true and no research has shown that Ozempic or Wegovy affect your birth control