Compounded or Generic Tirzepatide: Why It's Risky

You may have seen "compounded tirzepatide" or "generic Mounjaro" advertised online. These products are risky, and here's why you should avoid them.

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What Is Compounded Tirzepatide?

Compounding means a pharmacy mixes ingredients to create a customised medication. While legitimate compounding exists for specific situations, "compounded tirzepatide" sold online is different:

• Often produced in overseas facilities with no NZ oversight
• Not subject to the same quality controls as approved medications
• May contain incorrect doses, impurities, or no active ingredient
• Frequently sold without proper prescriptions

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There Is No Generic Tirzepatide

Tirzepatide is still under patent protection. There are no legitimate generic versions available anywhere in the world. Any product claiming to be "generic tirzepatide" or "generic Mounjaro" is either:

• Counterfeit
• Mislabelled
• Illegally produced

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The Risks Are Real

Unknown Contents

Testing of grey-market weight loss products has found:

• Products with no active ingredient
• Products with different drugs than labelled
• Dangerous contamination
• Wildly inaccurate dosing

No Quality Control

Legitimate pharmaceuticals undergo rigorous testing. Compounded products from unregulated sources don't have:

• Sterility testing
• Potency verification
• Contamination screening
• Stability testing

No Medical Oversight

Products sold without prescriptions mean:

• No screening for contraindications
• No monitoring for side effects
• No support if something goes wrong

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Why People Take the Risk

Usually cost and access:

• Legitimate Mounjaro is expensive
• Supply may be limited
• Compounded versions seem cheaper

But the "savings" aren't worth it if you're injecting an unknown substance.

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How to Protect Yourself

• Only use medications prescribed by registered NZ doctors
• Only obtain medications from licensed NZ pharmacies
• Be suspicious of prices significantly below market rates
• Avoid any seller who doesn't require a prescription
• Never buy injectable medications through social media

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If Cost Is a Barrier

If legitimate medication is unaffordable:

• Consider available alternatives (Wegovy is currently accessible)
• Discuss payment plans with your provider
• Focus on lifestyle changes while waiting for better access

These options are all safer than risking unregulated products.

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Get Safe Treatment

At Well Revolution, we provide legitimate prescriptions through proper channels. Your safety is our priority.