Pharmacists purchase semaglutide (the active ingredient in Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus) or tirzepatide (the active ingredient in Zepbound) and mix their own medications
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Unlike semaglutide which only targets GLP-1 receptors, tirzepatides additional GIP receptor activity is thought to enhance insulin secretion, improve insulin sensitivity, and produce greater reductions in appetite and body weight