Pre-filled pens for tirzepatide and semaglutide need refrigeration (28 C) until first use, and even after first use most stay stable at room temperature only for a limited window UK SmPCs allow up to 30 days at no more than 30 C for an in-use Mounjaro KwikPen, up to 56 days for an in-use Ozempic pen, and up to 28 days unrefrigerated for a Wegovy pre-filled pen
Disclosures: Janet Helm, MS, RDN, has the following relevant disclosures to report: she is a consultant for Dairy Farmers of America, Mushroom Council, FINN Partners, and Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association
GIP appears to work synergistically with GLP 1 to reduce the gastrointestinal side effects that often limit GLP 1 medication tolerance
In this case, you could use your SingleCare card at the pharmacy to save on your medication, but you couldnt use your Medicaid coverage or Medicaid card