The Wellness Company Oral Tirzepatide Investigation
Chimicles Schwartz Kriner & Donaldson-Smith LLP is investigating the marketing and sale of so-called oral tirzepatide products sold through The Wellness Company (twc.health), a telehealth platform marketing compounded GLP-1 weight loss treatments directly to consumers across all 50 states.
What Is the Concern?
Tirzepatide is the active ingredient in Mounjaro® and Zepbound®, which are FDA-approved injectable medications. Tirzepatide is a peptide, and there is no clinical evidence establishing that it can produce a therapeutic effect when delivered orally, sublingually, or in tablet or chewing gum form. Despite this, The Wellness Company markets a once-daily compounded sublingual tirzepatide tablet, as well as a first-of-its-kind compounded tirzepatide chewing gum, both advertised as needle-free options that supposedly support weight loss by reducing appetite and cravings, and prices these products at hundreds of dollars per month.
The FDA has warned that unapproved versions of GLP-1 drugs, including compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide, do not undergo FDA review for safety, effectiveness, or quality before being marketed, and that patients may face risks from products that have not been tested in large-scale clinical trials.
Who May Be Affected?
You may have relevant information if you:
- Purchased sublingual compounded tirzepatide tablets, tirzepatide chewing gum, or any oral tirzepatide product from The Wellness Company (twc.health)
- Received a compounded tirzepatide product in tablet, oral, sublingual, gum, liquid, or drops form through The Wellness Company or one of its partnered pharmacies
- Were told or led to believe that The Wellness Company oral tirzepatide product was equivalent to Mounjaro®, Zepbound®, or another FDA-approved GLP-1 medication
- Did not experience meaningful weight loss while taking the product
- Paid significant out-of-pocket costs for the product
- Experienced side effects or quality concerns with a The Wellness Company oral tirzepatide product
If You Purchased Oral Tirzepatide Tablets, Tirzepatide Gum, or Another Oral Tirzepatide Product from The Wellness Company, We Want to Hear from You
If you purchased sublingual tirzepatide tablets or tirzepatide gum from The Wellness Company, or received tirzepatide in oral form dispensed through one of The Wellness Company’s partnered pharmacies, we would like to speak with you about your experience.
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