Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing The GLP-1 drugs, which include semaglutide (Ozempic, Rybelsus, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), are turning out to have effects that go beyond shedding pounds and controlling diabetes
On private prescription, typical monthly costs are: Rybelsus: 85-210 per month, depending on dose and provider Mounjaro: 229-349 per month, depending on dose and provider Rybelsus is generally less expensive than Mounjaro on private prescription
If you're using a standard U-100 insulin syringe (where 1 mL = 100 units), the math for dosing is also simple: 100 units (1 mL) = 10 mg 10 units (0.1 mL) = 1 mg 1 unit (0.01 mL) = 0.1 mg (or 100 mcg) So, if your research protocol calls for a 2 mg dose, you would draw 20 units on your insulin syringe
Compounded medications are prepared by pharmacists to meet specific patient needs and are often used when branded medications like Zepbound or Mounjaro are in short supply