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Today, the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first GIP/GLP-1 called “Zepbound” for the purpose of weight loss. The drug is manufactured by Eli Lily and contains tirzepatide, the same active ingredient already present in an existing medication called Mounjaro. The State Health Plan (SHP) added Mounjaro to its approved list of pharmaceuticals for the purpose of treating diabetes effective Jan. 1, 2024.
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