Is Zepbound generic for Mounjaro?

Written by Gerardo Sison, Pharm.D.
Licensed Pharmacist
Updated Oct 23, 2025  •  Published Oct 23, 2025
Fact Checked

Zepbound is not the generic version of Mounjaro. Zepbound and Mounjaro are brand-name medications, with no generic alternatives available. Tirzepatide is the active ingredient in Zepbound and Mounjaro, which are FDA approved for different purposes: Zepbound for weight loss and obstructive sleep apnea, and Mounjaro for Type 2 diabetes.

Written by Gerardo Sison, Pharm.D.
Licensed Pharmacist

Gerardo Sison, Pharm.D., graduated from the University of Florida. He has worked in both community and hospital settings, providing drug information and medication therapy management services. As a medical writer, he hopes to educate and empower patients to better manage their health and navigate their treatment plans.

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