Zepbound and Mounjaro (tirzepatide): why the FDA put a warning on the label Tirzepatide has 2 active ingredients: GLP-1 / GIP dual agonists and the FDA labels for both Mounjaro (the diabetes formulation) and Zepbound (the chronic-weight-management formulation) carry an explicit drug-interaction note about oral hormonal contraceptives
Key facts Apotex authorization: May 1, 2026 [Source: canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/05/canada-approves-second-generic-semaglutide-the-first-g7-country-to-do-so.html] Expected launch: within weeks, per Apotex VP Catherine Thomas [Source: cbc.ca/news/health/ozempic-semaglutide-generic-version-canada-9.7184915] Other reviews: seven additional generic semaglutide submissions under Health Canada review [Source: canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/05/canada-approves-second-generic-semaglutide-the-first-g7-country-to-do-so.html] This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice
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