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Medicines tirzepatideQuestion & answer

tirzepatide · Medicine question

What is the elimination half-life of tirzepatide?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Tirzepatide has an elimination half-life of approximately 5 days, enabling once-weekly administration.

Sources for this answer

Mounjaro KwikPen 2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 12.5mg, 15mg solution for injection in pre filled penEli Lilly and Company Limited · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 17Document updated 8 September 2026

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