Is Mounjaro Better Than Generic Tirzepatide? The Critical Distinction Between FDA-Approved and Compounded Drugs
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a true generic medication is chemically identical and therapeutically equivalent to its brand-name counterpart. However, as of 2025, no FDA-approved generic tirzepatide exists, meaning any comparison between Mounjaro and 'generic tirzepatide' actually compares a rigorously tested brand-name product to unregulated, compounded versions.
