Tirzepatide Dosage

Reviewed byClearHormones Editorial Team, Medical-literature review

Last reviewed: 5/27/2026 · How we review →

Tirzepatide dosing schedules below follow FDA prescribing information. Your prescriber sets your specific dose — these are reference ranges, not personal medical advice.

Available forms(1)

Subcutaneous injection (single-dose pen or vial)

Type 2 diabetes (Mounjaro) / Weight management (Zepbound)

Start 2.5 mg weekly × 4 weeks (initiation)
Increase to 5 mg weekly × 4 weeks
May increase by 2.5 mg every 4 weeks as needed
Maximum 15 mg weekly

Missed dose

Take a missed dose ASAP if ≥4 days (96h) until the next dose. If <4 days, skip it. Resume the regular weekly schedule.

Telehealth providers that prescribe Tirzepatide(5)

Independently reviewed providers offering Tirzepatide for weight management. Editorial ranking — affiliate links don't affect order.

Form Health
89/100
Board-certified obesity medicine physicians prescribing GLP-1s. Often insurance-covered — among the most affordable options when insurance applies.
Knownwell
88/100
Weight-inclusive primary care with GLP-1 access. Designed by clinicians frustrated with typical obesity medicine model — focuses on the whole person.
Mochi Health
77/100
Doctor-led GLP-1 weight loss program. Offers compounded semaglutide/tirzepatide and FDA-approved Wegovy/Zepbound for eligible patients.
Found
75/100
Whole-person weight loss with GLP-1 medication plus behavioral coaching. One of the larger GLP-1 telehealth programs.
Calibrate
75/100
Year-long metabolic health program combining GLP-1 medication with intensive 1:1 coaching. Premium price point, strong outcomes data.

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