TGA approves Mounjaro for weight loss amid global shortage

The dual GLP-1 and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide agonist was originally approved for controlling type 2 diabetes.

The TGA has approved tirzepatide, marketed as Mounjaro, for the treatment of obesity and overweight, even as the drug faces a global shortage.

The dual GLP-1 and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide agonist was previously approved for controlling type 2 diabetes, as an adjunct to diet and exercise.