Tirzepatide, sold under the brand name Tirzepatide, is a prescription medication used to manage type 2 diabetes in adults and has also shown promise in weight loss. It is manufactured by Eli Lilly and Company.
Tirzepatide is a once-weekly injectable medication that belongs to a class of drugs known as GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonists. Unlike earlier diabetes medications that target only GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1), tirzepatide mimics two hormones:
These hormones play a role in regulating blood sugar, insulin secretion, appetite, and digestion.
Tirzepatide helps improve blood sugar control and promote weight loss by:
Increasing insulin secretion when blood sugar is high
Decreasing glucagon (a hormone that raises blood sugar)
Slowing gastric emptying, which helps reduce appetite and food intake
Acting on the brain’s hunger centers, promoting a feeling of fullness
Tirzepatide Dosage & Administration
Injection: Once weekly under the skin (abdomen, thigh, or upper arm)
Starting dose: 2.5 mg once weekly, increased gradually up to 15 mg
Treatment for long-term (type 2 diabetes), 6-12 months (weight loss)
Caption: Tirzepatide Price Singapore
Tirzepatide Buying Guide Singapore
Due to a global supply shortage, Tirzepatide is currently not yet widely available in Singapore and is expected to come into stock from 2026-2027 onwards. Tirzepatide has received regulatory approval for prescription in Singapore. Currently, Tirzepatide is only available at selected medical clinics, with Tirzepatide expected to become readily available from 2026 onwards as the global supply stabilises.
Tirzepatide from overseas
A commonly encountered scenario is of a patient who has been started on Tirzepatide in the USA or the UK, who has run out of the medication when in Singapore. Unfortunately, a doctor’s prescription from the USA/UK is not recognised in Singapore, and these patients will need to visit a Singapore licensed medical clinic to continue their treatment. Special regulatory approval will be required by the clinic to import Tirzepatide on a named patient basis. For more details contact us.
Tirzepatide - fakes and scam alert!
Due to the global shortage and popularity of medication, many online websites claim to sell Tirzepatide without the need for a prescription. Unfortunately, this is likely to be a scam, with these unethical websites ghosting the customer after funds have been transferred. In addition, Tirzepatide is a prescription medication with potential side effects and risks and should only be taken under the supervision of a medical professional.
Caption: Buying Tirzepatide online is not advisable
Tirzepatide Price in Singapore
Tirzepatide typically costs SGD 600-1200 for 1 month of medication in Singapore, due to the high import costs of the medication. The cost of treatment depends on the treatment dosage, with patients on low-dose Tirzepatide (5mg per week) spending less than patients on high-dose Tirzepatide (10-15mg per week). The costs are expected to drop in 2026-2027 once the global supply shortage of Tirzepatide has improved.
Alternatives to Tirzepatide ?
(Semaglutide) Ozempic and Semaglutide is a once weekly GLP-1 receptor agonists which is approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity. It is the closest alternative to Tirzepatideand is often prescribed to patients when Tirzepatide is unavailable.
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