{"id":5950,"date":"2026-02-13T07:10:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T13:10:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo5.newmediaguru.co\/pandameds-wp\/?p=5950"},"modified":"2026-02-13T07:10:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T13:10:33","slug":"mounjaro-dosage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo5.newmediaguru.co\/pandameds-wp\/mounjaro-dosage\/","title":{"rendered":"Mounjaro Dosage: Complete 2.5mg\u219215mg Titration Chart + Missed Dose Protocol"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessdata.fda.gov\/drugsatfda_docs\/label\/2025\/215866s039lbl.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA-approved<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> once-weekly injectable medicine manufactured by Eli Lilly for adults and children aged 10 years and older with type 2 diabetes. The active ingredient tirzepatide is a dual GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) and GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonist that helps lower blood sugar levels and promotes weight loss when used alongside diet and exercise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The FDA-approved Mounjaro dosing schedule involves a minimum 20-week titration from 2.5 mg to the maximum dose of 15 mg, helping prevent gastrointestinal intolerance that affects many patients.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each single-dose pen delivers a precise dose subcutaneously once weekly. The SURMOUNT-1 clinical trial published in the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nejm.org\/doi\/full\/10.1056\/NEJMoa2206038\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New England Journal of Medicine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> demonstrated that participants achieved an average 21% body weight reduction at the 15 mg maintenance dose over 72 weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TL;DR: Mounjaro Dosing Quick Facts<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is an FDA-approved injectable medication with six dose strengths: 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 12.5 mg, and 15 mg per 0.5 mL injection.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment begins at 2.5 mg once weekly for 4 weeks to help your body adjust, then increases to 5 mg.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your healthcare provider may increase doses in 2.5 mg increments every 4 weeks based on tolerance and treatment response. The maximum maintenance dose is 15 mg weekly.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you miss a dose, take it within 4 days (96 hours); if more than 4 days pass, skip it and resume your regular schedule.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinical trials show 15 mg tirzepatide achieves approximately 21% body weight reduction at 72 weeks.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Store pens refrigerated at 36\u00b0F to 46\u00b0F (2\u00b0C to 8\u00b0C), or at room temperature up to 86\u00b0F (30\u00b0C) for a maximum of 21 days.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA-Approved Dosing Schedule<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pi.lilly.com\/us\/mounjaro-uspi.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">official prescribing information from Eli Lilly<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the starting dose of 2.5 mg is intended solely for treatment initiation to allow your body time to adjust it is not intended for glycemic control.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthcare providers individualize dosing based on each patient&#8217;s specific health status, medical history, and treatment goals. The dose can be increased in 2.5 mg increments after at least 4 weeks on the current dose, with the maximum maintenance dose being 15 mg once weekly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK585056\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> indicate that higher doses of tirzepatide may be associated with greater reductions in body weight, though the optimal dose varies depending on whether the primary goal is managing type 2 diabetes or supporting weight management.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standard SURMOUNT Titration Schedule<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The table below outlines the recommended titration schedule based on FDA guidelines and SURMOUNT clinical trial protocols:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Week<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Dose<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Clinical Purpose<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Expected Weight Loss<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.5 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GI tolerance\/body adjustment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-2 lb (0.5-1 kg)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5-8<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therapeutic start<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4-6 lb (2-3 kg)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9-12<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7.5 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate efficacy<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8-10 lb (4-5 kg)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13-16<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High efficacy<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12-15 lb (5-7 kg)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17-20<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12.5 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maximum efficacy building<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16-18 lb (7-8 kg)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21+<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maximum maintenance dose<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~21% total body weight<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source: SURMOUNT-1 Trial data published in<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35658024\/\"> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NEJM<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2022)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Available Mounjaro Pen Doses<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mounjaro comes in single-dose pens (also available as single-dose vials) with a clear, colorless to slightly yellow solution. Each pen delivers exactly one weekly dose. The different dosage forms are color-coded on the pen label for easy identification:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Dose Strength<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Volume<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Pen Format<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.5 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.5 mL<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Single-dose pen<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.5 mL<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Single-dose pen<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7.5 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.5 mL<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Single-dose pen<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.5 mL<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Single-dose pen<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12.5 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.5 mL<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Single-dose pen<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.5 mL<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Single-dose pen<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pi.lilly.com\/us\/mounjaro-us-ifu.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">check the pen label before injection<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to confirm you are using the right dose of Mounjaro. Your healthcare professional should show you how to use the injectable pen properly before you start Mounjaro.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Increase Mounjaro Dose<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dosage increases of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/drugs\/23789-tirzepatide-injection\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mounjaro<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are considered if the current dose is well-tolerated and further improvement in blood sugar or weight is desired. Your healthcare provider may recommend increasing to a higher dose when you experience a weight loss plateau, your appetite returns, or you&#8217;re losing less than 1 pound per week.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The minimum time between dose increases is 4 weeks, allowing your body to adjust to each new dose level and minimizing gastrointestinal side effects. Studies indicate that higher doses of tirzepatide are associated with greater weight loss, with clinical trials showing significant additional weight reduction when increasing from 5 mg to 15 mg.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinical Escalation Criteria<\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Trigger for Increase<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Timing<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Expected Benefit<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight plateau (&gt;4 weeks)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After 4 weeks on current dose<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Break plateau, additional loss<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appetite return<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Week 5 minimum<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restore appetite suppression<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&lt;1 lb\/week weight loss<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next scheduled increase<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restart momentum<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood sugar goals not met<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After 4 weeks on current dose<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved glycemic control<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lowest Mounjaro Dose Effectiveness<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Eli Lilly&#8217;s prescribing information, the 2.5 mg dose is for treatment initiation and is not intended for glycemic control or significant weight loss. Some patients may find a lower maintenance dose effective while others may require higher doses individual response varies considerably.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2.5 mg vs 5 mg Clinical Data<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Dose<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Weight Loss (Week 4)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Appetite Suppression<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>GI Tolerance<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.5 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~1.8 lb (0.8 kg)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate (tolerance building)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">95%+ well tolerated<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~4.2 lb (1.9 kg)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Significant (therapeutic)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">88% well tolerated<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Missed Dose Protocol<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the FDA-approved <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pi.lilly.com\/us\/mounjaro-us-mg.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medication Guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: if you miss a dose of Mounjaro, take the missed dose as soon as possible within 4 days (96 hours) after the missed dose. If more than 4 days have passed, skip the missed dose and take your next dose on the regularly scheduled day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Important: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not take 2 doses of Mounjaro within 3 days of each other. If you forget a Mounjaro dose, do not inject a double dose to make up for it. You may change the day of the week you use Mounjaro as long as there are at least 3 days (72 hours) between doses.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Timing-Based Management<\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Days Since Missed Dose<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Action Protocol<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less than 3 days (72 hours)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inject as soon as possible, resume weekly schedule<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3-4 days (72-96 hours)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inject ASAP, resume regular weekly schedule<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than 4 days (&gt;96 hours)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skip missed dose, take next dose on regular day<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two or more missed doses<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consult healthcare provider; may need to restart titration<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mounjaro Dosing Chart: Weight Loss Trajectory<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinical trials published in the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nejm.org\/doi\/full\/10.1056\/NEJMoa2206038\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New England Journal of Medicine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> demonstrated significant and sustained weight loss over 72 weeks with tirzepatide.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The SURMOUNT-1 trial showed dose-dependent results, with higher doses achieving greater weight reduction.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher doses of Mounjaro are associated with greater weight loss, with clinical trials showing a substantial increase in weight loss when increasing from 5 mg to 15 mg.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>72-Week Weight Loss Trajectory<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Timepoint<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Typical Dose<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Cumulative Loss<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>% Patients \u226510% Loss<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Month 1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.5 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~2 lb (1 kg)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~12%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Month 3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7.5 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~12 lb (5.4 kg)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~45%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Month 6<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12.5 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~22 lb (10 kg)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~72%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Month 12 (Week 72)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~35 lb (16 kg) \/ 21%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~85%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source: Jastreboff AM, et al. Tirzepatide Once Weekly for the Treatment of Obesity.<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35658024\/\"> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">N Engl J Med. 2022;387:205-216<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pen Administration Protocol<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/demo5.newmediaguru.co\/pandameds-wp\/blog\/best-place-to-inject-mounjaro\/\">Mounjaro should be injected<\/a> under the skin (subcutaneously) of your stomach (abdomen), thigh, or back of your upper arm. Another person should give you the injection in the upper arm if you cannot reach. You should inject Mounjaro once weekly, at the same time and day each week. Always read the Instructions for Use that come with your Mounjaro pen before using it. [<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mounjaro.lilly.com\/how-to-use-mounjaro\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Official Mounjaro Administration Guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">]<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>KwikPen Usage Rules<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Step<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Critical Instructions<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before injection<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove from refrigerator; let warm 30 min if desired for comfort<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Injection sites<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdomen (2 inches from navel), thigh, or upper arm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Site rotation<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change injection site each week; avoid same body area repeatedly<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Timing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Same day \u00b13 days weekly (72+ hours between doses)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storage<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refrigerate 36-46\u00b0F (2-8\u00b0C) OR room temp \u226486\u00b0F (30\u00b0C) for up to 21 days<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disposal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discard in sharps container after use; never reuse pens<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Storage Guidelines: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/demo5.newmediaguru.co\/pandameds-wp\/blog\/mounjaro-storage-guidelines\/\">Mounjaro pens should be stored in the refrigerator<\/a> between 36\u00b0F to 46\u00b0F (2\u00b0C to 8\u00b0C). Do not freeze your Mounjaro pen. Store your pen in the original carton to protect from light. If needed, you may store your pen at room temperature below 86\u00b0F (30\u00b0C) for up to 21 days. Mounjaro pens must be discarded after 21 days if stored outside the refrigerator, even if medication remains. [<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/medical-answers\/mounjaro-need-refrigerated-3575493\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drugs.com Storage Guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">]<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the expiration date on the pen label and carton <a href=\"https:\/\/demo5.newmediaguru.co\/pandameds-wp\/product\/mounjaro\/\">Mounjaro pens<\/a> have an expiration date and should not be used after this date.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>References<\/b><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessdata.fda.gov\/drugsatfda_docs\/label\/2025\/215866s039lbl.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Mounjaro (tirzepatide) Prescribing Information<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nejm.org\/doi\/full\/10.1056\/NEJMoa2206038\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jastreboff AM, Aronne LJ, Ahmad NN, et al. Tirzepatide Once Weekly for the Treatment of Obesity. N Engl J Med. 2022;387:205-216<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pi.lilly.com\/us\/mounjaro-uspi.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eli Lilly and Company. Mounjaro (tirzepatide) Full Prescribing Information<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pi.lilly.com\/us\/mounjaro-us-mg.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eli Lilly and Company. Mounjaro Medication Guide<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK585056\/\">National Center for Biotechnology Information. Tirzepatide. 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