Tirzepatide Dosing Protocol: 30 mg Vial — Week-by-Week Titration & Supplies
Multi-month supply guide for the 30 mg compounded tirzepatide vial — efficient high-volume reconstitution for extended cycles.
Quickstart highlights
Tirzepatide's dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonism produces dose-dependent weight loss.
- Concentration: 10 mg/mL (30 mg vial + 3 mL bacteriostatic water).
- At 10 mg/mL: 2.5 mg = 25 units, 5 mg = 50 units, 10 mg = 100 units, 15 mg = 150 units.
- One 30 mg vial provides: 12 doses at 2.5 mg, 6 at 5 mg, 4 at 7.5 mg, or 3 at 10 mg weekly.
- Most cost-efficient vial size for patients stabilized on 10–15 mg maintenance dosing.
- Use within 28 days of reconstitution; refrigerate at 2–8 °C.
Dosing table
For educational reference only. Your prescribing provider may adjust doses based on your clinical profile and response.
| Week | Dose (µg) | Units | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-4 | 2500 | 25 | Once weekly | 2.5 mg — 25 units; one 30 mg vial provides 12 doses at this level |
| 5-8 | 5000 | 50 | Once weekly | 5 mg — 50 units; one 30 mg vial provides 6 doses |
| 9-12 | 7500 | 75 | Once weekly | 7.5 mg — 75 units; 4 doses per vial |
| 13-16 | 10000 | 100 | Once weekly | 10 mg maintenance — 100 units; 3 doses per vial |
| 17-20 | 12500 | 125 | Once weekly | 12.5 mg — 125 units; slightly under 2.5 doses per vial |
| 21+ | 15000 | 150 | Once weekly | 15 mg maximum — 150 units; 2 doses per vial |
Reconstitution steps
- Draw 3 mL bacteriostatic water into a 3 mL syringe; inject slowly down the vial wall to avoid foaming.
- Gently swirl for 1–3 minutes until lyophilized cake fully dissolves — do not shake.
- Final concentration: 10 mg/mL (30 mg / 3 mL). At this concentration, 1 unit = 100 µg; verify before every dose.
- Label with date and concentration (10 mg/mL); refrigerate at 2–8 °C. Use within 28 days.
Supplies needed
12-week plan
- 1 vial
- 12 syringes
- 3 mL bac water
- 12 alcohol swabs
20-week plan
- 1 vial
- 20 syringes
- 3 mL bac water
- 20 alcohol swabs
24-week plan
- 2 vials
- 24 syringes
- 6 mL bac water
- 24 alcohol swabs
Protocol overview & cycle notes
Provide an extended multi-month supply of tirzepatide from a single high-volume 30 mg vial, reducing reconstitution burden for patients established on 10–15 mg maintenance dosing.
Cycle length: 20 weeks on.
Off-cycle: 8–12 weeks off between cycles.
Storage & handling
Injection & tracking tips
- The 30 mg vial reconstitutes to 10 mg/mL — same concentration as the 15 mg vial. Syringe unit markings are identical between these two vial sizes.
- Use a 3 mL syringe for doses of 1 mL or more; a 1 mL U-100 syringe is adequate for doses ≤10 mg (100 units = 1 mL).
- The 30 mg vial is the most economical option for patients on a stable maintenance dose of 10–15 mg weekly.
Tracking
Logging helps you and your provider spot patterns and adjust dose or timing.
- Record body weight and BMI monthly; expect 1–2% body weight loss per month at therapeutic doses.
- Track waist circumference as a visceral fat proxy — tirzepatide preferentially reduces visceral adiposity.
- Monitor resting heart rate; tirzepatide can increase HR by 2–4 bpm at maintenance doses.
How this works & references
Sources
- Tirzepatide Once Weekly for the Treatment of Obesity. Jastreboff AM et al. — N Engl J Med — 2022
- SURPASS-CVOT (NCT04255433) — Tirzepatide cardiovascular outcomes trial
- FDA — Zepbound (tirzepatide) Prescribing Information, 2023
- A phase 1 multiple-ascending dose study of tirzepatide in Japanese participants with type 2 diabetes. Furihata K et al. — Diabetes Obes Metab — 2022
Frequently asked questions
How long does a 30 mg vial last at 10 mg/week?
Is it safe to draw multiple doses from the same vial over several weeks?
How does the 30 mg vial compare to multiple 5 mg or 10 mg vials?
Can I use one 30 mg vial for the entire titration phase?
What is the shelf life of reconstituted tirzepatide?
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