Tirzepatide shortage is over

lazygardener said:
Also having had cellulitis from a wasp sting...
It really truly sucks even though antibiotics fix it. I'm filtering and still wipe with alcohol lol.
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I got cellulitis from a bug bite of unknown origin. Thought it was a spider bite maybe. Seemed almost healed before the cellulitis started flaring up and it was TERRIBLE. At first we thought it was an allergic reaction to the bite (not uncommon for me to get localized reactions) so they gave me a steroid ointment. That made it worse. Three rounds of abx and almost ended up needing IV abx. It was the inside of my elbow and my entire arm was swollen and felt like it was on fire. I now have permanent swelling around my elbow. It's not super noticable unless I point it out. My dad jokes and calls it my popeye arm now 😂
 
brentm said:
Maybe it's self tanning lotion? Isopropyl is a good cleaner, but it's probably the weakest disinfectant we have available to us.

I like isopropyl for getting pitch off my car's paint. Great stuff!
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Please don’t spread things like this. Isopropanol is a very effective disinfectant. Chloraprep (which is a combo of chlorhexidine and isopropyl alcohol) is used as disinfectant for sterile procedures like lumbar punctures and central line insertion, and for pre-op skin prep. Sure, chloraprep is “more” effective in that the disinfectant effect lasts for some time… but isopropyl alcohol is absolutely effective.

That being said, I do get where you’re coming from- the risk of infection isn’t THAT high with subQ but it’s not zero… why chance it when alcohol is cheap af and is incredibly effective 🤷🏻‍♂️
 
kmamz296 said:
Please don’t spread things like this. Isopropanol is a very effective disinfectant. Chloraprep (which is a combo of chlorhexidine and isopropyl alcohol) is used as disinfectant for sterile procedures like lumbar punctures and central line insertion, and for pre-op skin prep. Sure, chloraprep is “more” effective in that the disinfectant effect lasts for some time… but isopropyl alcohol is absolutely effective.

That being said, I do get where you’re coming from- the risk of infection isn’t THAT high with subQ but it’s not zero… why chance it when alcohol is cheap af and is incredibly effective 🤷🏻‍♂️
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I stated above that I still swab my wife when I inject her skin. I probably shouldn't have even said anything on the subject.

By all means... swab. It can't hurt.

Inject those drugs made and obtained from dark unregulated sources overseas. Just be sure to swab your skin first. 😛
 
delululemonade said:
They’ve tried to rally support for their business on Reddit a few times and just been absolutely roasted by the community for whatever reason. The owner seems like an ok guy, maybe slightly overpriced but they really put him through the ringer the first few times he posted haha. It was entertaining.
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oh shit really I didn't even know that, like I said I never heard of them before but I def want to read that reddit thread! 😂😂
 
geoguy78 said:
Be careful, could be a scam
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Same thing just happened to me. I am just starting out and heard the Group Buys are the way to go. But it appears member of this forum are ordering direct from places like AmoPure and Skye with good results. So I am going to continue to research these two source and then probably place an order. Any reason why not to?
 
jas0441 said:
Same thing just happened to me. I am just starting out and heard the Group Buys are the way to go. But it appears member of this forum are ordering direct from places like AmoPure and Skye with good results. So I am going to continue to research these two source and then probably place an order. Any reason why not to?
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Amopure is overseas. Skye is domestic.

Skye provides their own Jano certificates and ships fast. But they're going to be an order of magnitude more expensive than Amopure. I have nothing but good things to say about my experiences with Skye.

I wouldn't limit yourself to those two vendors. Do some research. If you read and dig enough, you're going to find links to other places where you can find more information.

There are lots of options available to you. I suggest that you take the time to research them and do your own due diligence. Skye can be a resource if you need to buy some time before ordering overseas products. Or you can use them exclusively. They're still cheaper than a med-spa or your tele-health provider assuming you have one.
 
brentm said:
Amopure is overseas. Skye is domestic.

Skye provides their own Jano certificates and ships fast. But they're going to be an order of magnitude more expensive than Amopure. I have nothing but good things to say about my experiences with Skye.

I wouldn't limit yourself to those two vendors. Do some research. If you read and dig enough, you're going to find links to other places where you can find more information.

There are lots of options available to you. I suggest that you take the time to research them and do your own due diligence. Skye can be a resource if you need to buy some time before ordering overseas products. Or you can use them exclusively. They're still cheaper than a med-spa or your tele-health provider assuming you have one.
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Thank you for the advice. I am not in a hurry, I will continue my due diligence.
 
jas0441 said:
Thank you for the advice. I am not in a hurry, I will continue my due diligence.
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We're all on a journey, it's not a race! Racing will get you burnt. I haven't heard a single bad thing about Skye. If you can afford it (they are still way cheaper than brand name/compounded though), I don't see anything wrong with sticking with them or some of the other top domestic vendors, even if just to buy time before committing to overseas. Big pharma does like to go after and shut down the domestics though, they are well within reach of the FDA and court system so something to keep in mind, as your source may close its doors abruptly. But we've seen that with some Chinese vendors, especially those selling via website.
 
jas0441 said:
Same thing just happened to me. I am just starting out and heard the Group Buys are the way to go. But it appears member of this forum are ordering direct from places like AmoPure and Skye with good results. So I am going to continue to research these two source and then probably place an order. Any reason why not to?
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Just a note for you on "group buys" There is a good thread somewhere on here talking about this.
Most of the group buys discussed on here are just vendor promotions where they are offering better pricing than their normal prices but you are still buying directly from the vendor.
A real group buy is something ran by a 3rd party as an intermediary but also offers extra independant testing alot of times (of course you have to decide if you trust these 3rd parties AND the vendor they are dealing with)...you don't see those on here really... 👍
So far I have only done direct buys and vendor promotion buys.
 
MingHenry said:
Shortage will be back quickly, I'd say!
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The longshoremen are back to work with a temp agreement, pending litigation in January.. I believe is what I saw.

So I'd bet the shortage won't return. I imagine they ramped up production to account for a mass influx of new scripts. Only time will tell.

But there is a member here who works at a pharmacy. She said she's heard about numerous compounding pharmacies leaving the glp1 market. Imagine we'll know more by the first of the year.
 
Broken Chef said:
The longshoremen are back to work with a temp agreement, pending litigation in January.. I believe is what I saw.

So I'd bet the shortage won't return. I imagine they ramped up production to account for a mass influx of new scripts. Only time will tell.

But there is a member here who works at a pharmacy. She said she's heard about numerous compounding pharmacies leaving the glp1 market. Imagine we'll know more by the first of the year.
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Article in financial times I think, where reporter seemed to doubt shortage was over especially since FDA stated it will take a while for the supply to get into the chain....doesn't sound like the drug is widely available for the current and future patients as is required by the FDA! What a mess!
 
MingHenry said:
Article in financial times I think, where reporter seemed to doubt shortage was over especially since FDA stated it will take a while for the supply to get into the chain....doesn't sound like the drug is widely available for the current and future patients as is required by the FDA! What a mess!
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The pharmacist I talked to said that while they are still having trouble getting the higher doses of Tirz, they are still ending the shortage.

Someone else mentioned that they are giving a 60 day notice to compounding pharmacies. Big pharma has plenty of money to throw at expedited shipping. I would not underestimate the lengths they will go to stuff their greedy pockets full of cash.

It would be interesting to know who determines a shortage and what constitutes one.
 
Broken Chef said:
The pharmacist I talked to said that while they are still having trouble getting the higher doses of Tirz, they are still ending the shortage.

Someone else mentioned that they are giving a 60 day notice to compounding pharmacies. Big pharma has plenty of money to throw at expedited shipping. I would not underestimate the lengths they will go to stuff their greedy pockets full of cash.

It would be interesting to know who determines a shortage and what constitutes one.
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Only the 503b pharmacies get the 60 days grace period. The 503a's are fin.
 
MiniatureSnail said:
Only the 503b pharmacies get the 60 days grace period. The 503a's are fin.
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OH really! I thought both of them got a 60 day grace period, but I knew that one of them def got that grace period for sure! like I said they are rushing to try to figure out what to do with themselves and what products they can sell to replace the end of tirz on their end. Are they also stopping the Sema as well or is it just Tirz? Because I saw some of these online places that said they were still offering sema....
 
SmokeySquid said:
This is disappointing and unsurprising. I know a giant influx of clueless people looking for research materials is probably less than ideal but I do hope they can at least get GOOD information from here that will help them in the long run. I don't want to see people left out to dry thanks to the FDA's decision. If you are new and reading this PLEASE do a lot of research before ordering anything and injecting it into your research subject.
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I will thank you! However, I am not from reddit. It took me 4 weeks of knocking around the web researching how to find the best price on tirz till I found this forum. I even had to switch browsers to duck duck go. I am very excited about all I have learned in regard to peptides so far.
 
InfoGatherer said:
Hello. I smiled when I read this post ! I am one of the new members you are referring to. I have been doing a lot of research the past week and have narrowed it down to Skye but am still concerned that I haven’t covered all my bases. Saw my peptide (Cagri) test report was done by Jano (I believe does a quality test from my research?). I would love any insight from those of you who are much better informed than I am if I am on the right track? Also, do I still need to quality test myself after I receive my peptide since I already have this Jano report? (I read that testing your source is important to establish credibility in the initial stage). Lastly, should I be filtering the peptide before using it on my RS? Thank you for any advice you all can provide me, it is greatly appreciated. This process has been very difficult to navigate.
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Welcome! Not all of us crusty oldsters resent the newbs. I would say most of us don't, even. But we are tired, and very protective of this space, and the waves of new people who need help just keep coming. I understand why; this space saved my life. But I've seen some of the places that helped me the most disappear under the weight of unmet need and greed, so I'm a little cautious.

I spent less than 6 weeks on branded, paying out of pocket, then bought a few vials from Focal Dose- a reputable domestic that since ceased and desisted- while I figured out China. I HIGHLY recommend a reputable domestic for a couple or few months while figuring things out. It is much cheaper than jumping into a sketchy "group buy" and getting shafted with cheap low quality product, or worse.

"Group Buy" has become a pretty much meaningless term now, imo. It used to mean a group of people pooling their resources to get a better deal and leverage better terms and protection for the group. Now, it's more often just a buzzy phrase, an MLM, and true group buys are rare. The good ones do not recruit or advertise, period. Watch and wait. We are on these meds for life. It's worth finding the right ones.
 
I think some people are confusing what actually constitutes a shortage. The fact that your pharmacy doesn't have a supply of product available for immediate fulfillment is not a shortage. The ability to order it and acquire it makes it "available". I have one life and death pill that usually has to be ordered for me. Insurance companies give a window at the end of your script to allow for the estimated time it would take to get your medication. I realize it doesn't always work out that way but that's true of many medications that aren't on the shortage list.

That's my understanding anyway.
 
nonyabizznez said:
I think some people are confusing what actually constitutes a shortage. The fact that your pharmacy doesn't have a supply of product available for immediate fulfillment is not a shortage. The ability to order it and acquire it makes it "available". I have one life and death pill that usually has to be ordered for me. Insurance companies give a window at the end of your script to allow for the estimated time it would take to get your medication. I realize it doesn't always work out that way but that's true of many medications that aren't on the shortage list.

That's my understanding anyway.
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I think this is exactly the argument Lilly made to the FDA: "people can't get the dosages they need, but it has nothing to do with a lack of Tirzepatide, it's really because of xyz".

Now, I'm not 100% sure I believe that, but my opinion also doesn't matter.
 
bradyfan127 said:
So far as "pharma" Tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound), there may have been a shortage but I hope people realize there is no shortage if you buy UGLs.

There's a substantial number of long-standing, safe, effective sources that sell Tirzepatide single vial or kits. I could list 8-10 sources I have used, 100mg kits cost $120-$300 depending if the source is domestic or international. I have (5) 300mg kits that cost $230 each… some folks are paying what I paid, they're buying one 15mg pen… I've never had a bad experience using UGLs (my experience ONLY).

Obviously do your research so far as the source(s) here or on other boards… but so far as getting Semaglutide or Retatrutide or Tirzepatide or Cagrilintide, super easy.

But definitely no shortage unless you're dead set on overpriced Pharma Pens.
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What is UGL?
 
XYaliX said:
OH really! I thought both of them got a 60 day grace period, but I knew that one of them def got that grace period for sure! like I said they are rushing to try to figure out what to do with themselves and what products they can sell to replace the end of tirz on their end. Are they also stopping the Sema as well or is it just Tirz? Because I saw some of these online places that said they were still offering sema....
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Current just tirz. NN hasn't gone after sema yet.
 
Graymaxxem said:
Welcome! Not all of us crusty oldsters resent the newbs. I would say most of us don't, even. But we are tired, and very protective of this space, and the waves of new people who need help just keep coming. I understand why; this space saved my life. But I've seen some of the places that helped me the most disappear under the weight of unmet need and greed, so I'm a little cautious.

I spent less than 6 weeks on branded, paying out of pocket, then bought a few vials from Focal Dose- a reputable domestic that since ceased and desisted- while I figured out China. I HIGHLY recommend a reputable domestic for a couple or few months while figuring things out. It is much cheaper than jumping into a sketchy "group buy" and getting shafted with cheap low quality product, or worse.

"Group Buy" has become a pretty much meaningless term now, imo. It used to mean a group of people pooling their resources to get a better deal and leverage better terms and protection for the group. Now, it's more often just a buzzy phrase, an MLM, and true group buys are rare. The good ones do not recruit or advertise, period. Watch and wait. We are on these meds for life. It's worth finding the right ones.
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THIS.
 
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