The BuyRetaUK editorial team publishes laboratory-focused reference content on research peptides, analytical methods and Certificates of Analysis. All articles are written for in-vitro research contexts only.
View profile →Where this sits in the Tirzepatide cluster.
Knowledge journey
- collectionGLP-1 Research
- commercialTirzepatide UK
- guideWhat is Tirzepatide?
- guideTirzepatide Mechanism of Action
- guideTirzepatide Research
- guideTirzepatide Clinical Trials
- collectionTirzepatide Collection
- collectionTirzepatide Strengths
- commercialTirzepatide 10mg
- commercialTirzepatide 20mg
- commercialTirzepatide 40mg
- comparisonRetatrutide vs Tirzepatide
- guideTirzepatide Storage
- guideTirzepatide Purity
- productBuy Tirzepatide
Tirzepatide strengths.
Strength selection hub for research-grade Tirzepatide (LY3298176): stocked in 10 mg, 20 mg and 40 mg lyophilised vials. Compare vial presentations, working concentrations and reconstitution planning at a glance.
- Batch-specific COA available
- Laboratory research use only
- Independent third-party testing
- UK dispatch
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- Published
- June 2026
- Last reviewed
- June 2026
- Next review
- December 2026
- Version
- v1.1
- Reading time
- 7 min read
- Reviewed by
- BuyRetaUK Scientific Review Team
- Editorial team
- BuyRetaUK Editorial Team
- Review status
- Scientific review complete
In short.
At a glance.
- Compound
- Tirzepatide (LY3298176)
- Stocked strengths
- 10 mg · 20 mg · 40 mg
- Presentation
- Lyophilised powder in sealed glass vial
- Release purity
- ≥99% HPLC-UV, per batch
- Identity confirmation
- Mass spectrometry (ESI-MS)
- Documentation
- Batch-specific Certificate of Analysis
- Reconstitution
- Bacteriostatic water; volume set at the bench
- Storage (lyophilised)
- 2–8 °C short-term, −20 °C long-term
- Verification
- Public COA library indexed by batch number
- Intended use
- In-vitro laboratory research only
Key terms.
- Vial strength
- The total mass of lyophilised tirzepatide contained in a single sealed vial, before reconstitution. Independent of concentration, which is set at the point of reconstitution.
- Working concentration
- The concentration of tirzepatide in the reconstituted solution, expressed in mg/mL. Determined jointly by vial strength and reconstitution volume.
- Reconstitution volume
- The volume of bacteriostatic water added to the vial. Chosen to produce the target working concentration for the planned workflow.
- Dual agonist
- A molecule that activates two distinct receptors as an agonist. Tirzepatide (LY3298176) is a dual agonist of the GLP-1 and GIP receptors.
- COA (Certificate of Analysis)
- The batch release document reporting identity, HPLC-UV purity, appearance and, where determined, moisture and endotoxin.
Stocked Tirzepatide strengths.
BuyRetaUK supplies Tirzepatide (LY3298176) in three lyophilised vial strengths: 10 mg, 20 mg and 40 mg. Each strength is manufactured under a single release framework, tested by reversed-phase HPLC-UV for purity and ESI-MS for identity, and released against the same ≥99% area-percent specification. The strength on the vial defines the total peptide mass; the working concentration is set at the bench by choosing an appropriate reconstitution volume.
Every batch resolves to a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis in the public verification library, indexed by the batch number printed on the vial label. Strength selection is therefore independent of quality — quality is invariant across the stocked strengths — and is driven by laboratory planning considerations covered below.
Available strengths.
Every vial ships with a batch-specific COA · UK dispatch
Choosing the appropriate strength.
Strength selection is a planning decision, not a dosage recommendation. The relevant inputs are the total peptide mass a protocol requires, the reconstitution volume the laboratory prefers to standardise on, and the working concentration needed at the bench. Because working concentration is a function of vial strength divided by reconstitution volume, several combinations can produce the same result — the reconstitution calculator translates strength and volume into concentration for any target workflow.
- Total mass required. Match the vial to your programme's mass requirement to minimise batch fragmentation.
- Freeze-thaw exposure. Aliquot reconstituted material to reduce freeze-thaw cycles per aliquot.
- Consumption rate. Reconstituted working solution has a finite handling window — align vial strength with realistic usage.
- Batch reconciliation. Fewer, larger batches simplify batch-to-batch reconciliation across a study.
Strength comparison table.
| Strength | Price | Profile | Laboratory note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mg | £60 | Entry vial for short workflows, method-development runs or laboratories evaluating tirzepatide against comparators. | Smaller reconstitution volumes deliver higher working concentrations from a single vial. |
| 20 mg | £80 | Mid-range vial suited to routine multi-well or multi-plate laboratory experimentation. | Balances working-solution longevity with reduced freeze-thaw exposure per vial. |
| 40 mg | £120 | Highest stocked strength for sustained workflows and larger-scale in-vitro programmes. | Consolidates a research programme onto fewer batches, simplifying batch-to-batch reconciliation. |
All stocked strengths share the same ≥99% HPLC-UV release specification and batch-specific Certificate of Analysis. Prices are per vial and subject to change; confirm on the product page.
Which Tirzepatide strength fits your workflow?
| Research scenario | Recommended | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Entry vial for short workflows, method-development runs or laboratories evaluating tirzepatide against comparators. | Tirzepatide 10 mg — £60 | Smaller reconstitution volumes deliver higher working concentrations from a single vial. |
| Mid-range vial suited to routine multi-well or multi-plate laboratory experimentation. | Tirzepatide 20 mg — £80 | Balances working-solution longevity with reduced freeze-thaw exposure per vial. |
| Highest stocked strength for sustained workflows and larger-scale in-vitro programmes. | Tirzepatide 40 mg — £120 | Consolidates a research programme onto fewer batches, simplifying batch-to-batch reconciliation. |
Consistent quality across every strength.
Regardless of strength, every BuyRetaUK Tirzepatide vial is manufactured to the same synthesis and release framework. Release testing combines reversed-phase HPLC-UV for purity, ESI-MS for identity, and — where relevant — Karl Fischer moisture determination and endotoxin testing. The methodology and acceptance criteria are documented on the laboratory quality page.
Quality standards.
Reverse-phase HPLC quantifies purity as a percentage of total peak area. Release specification: ≥99%.
Learn more →Certificate of AnalysisEvery batch ships with a batch-specific COA reporting identity, purity and appearance.
Learn more →Laboratory QualityIndependent third-party analysis, temperature-controlled UK storage and full batch traceability.
Learn more →Batch VerificationCross-reference the batch number printed on your vial against our live COA library.
Learn more →Storage StandardsLyophilised at 2–8°C protected from light. Reconstituted stability ~30 days at 2–8°C.
Learn more →Certificates of Analysis.
Every stocked Tirzepatide vial is released with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis that reports identity, HPLC-UV purity, appearance and, where determined, moisture and endotoxin. Batch numbers on the vial label resolve to their COA in the public verification library. The anatomy of a COA is covered in the Certificate of Analysis guide.
Buying considerations.
- Match strength to programme mass
Choose the vial mass that covers your total workflow with the fewest batch changes.
- Standardise reconstitution volume
Fix a reconstitution volume across a study so working concentration scales predictably with strength.
- Confirm every batch COA
Regardless of strength, resolve the vial's batch number in the verification library before use.
- Plan aliquot strategy
Aliquot reconstituted material to minimise freeze-thaw cycles — larger vials benefit most from disciplined aliquoting.
Frequently asked questions.
What Tirzepatide strengths does BuyRetaUK stock?[+]
BuyRetaUK stocks Tirzepatide in three lyophilised vial strengths: 10 mg, 20 mg and 40 mg. All three share the same ≥99% HPLC-UV release specification and mass-spectrometric identity confirmation, and each ships with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis.
Do you offer a 5 mg, 30 mg or 60 mg Tirzepatide vial?[+]
Not currently. The stocked catalogue is 10 mg, 20 mg and 40 mg. Researchers requiring a specific working mass can select the nearest stocked strength and standardise the reconstitution volume — the reconstitution calculator handles the arithmetic.
Do smaller and larger vials differ in purity?[+]
No. Every Tirzepatide strength is released against the same analytical specification. The vial label carries the batch number; the batch COA in the verification library documents the release purity and identity result.
How do I decide which strength to order?[+]
Strength selection is a laboratory-planning decision. Consider the total mass your protocol requires, the reconstitution volume you plan to use, the working concentration you need at the bench, and how quickly the reconstituted material will be consumed.
Does a larger vial change the working concentration?[+]
Not by itself. Working concentration is set by the ratio of vial strength to reconstitution volume. A 40 mg vial reconstituted in 4 mL produces the same concentration as a 10 mg vial reconstituted in 1 mL.
Is this the same tirzepatide as Mounjaro or Zepbound?[+]
It is the same INN (tirzepatide, LY3298176) but a different product category. Mounjaro and Zepbound are Eli Lilly branded prescription medicines. BuyRetaUK supplies research-grade tirzepatide for in-vitro laboratory use only.
Scientific sources & further reading.
- [1]Coskun T. et al. (2018) LY3298176, a novel dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Molecular Metabolism, 18 DOI: 10.1016/j.molmet.2018.09.009DOI →
- [2]United States Pharmacopeia (2023) General Chapter <1503> Quality Attributes of Synthetic Peptide Drug Substances. USP-NF
- [3]ICH Harmonised Guideline (1999) Q6A Specifications: Test Procedures and Acceptance Criteria for New Drug Substances and New Drug Products. International Council for Harmonisation
- [4]ICH Harmonised Guideline (2003) Q1A(R2) Stability Testing of New Drug Substances and Products. International Council for Harmonisation
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Read the full editorial standards →Your research-to-checkout journey.
Educational first. Each step is optional — start wherever you are in your research.
- Step 1ResearchUnderstand mechanism, class and study context.
- Step 2ComparisonSee how compounds differ in receptor profile.
- Step 3Laboratory qualityHPLC-UV purity, mass-spec identity, endotoxin data.
- Step 4Certificates of analysisVerify your batch in the public COA library.
- Step 5ProductsChoose a strength — every vial ships with COA.
- Step 6CheckoutEncrypted checkout, temperature-controlled UK dispatch.
How to research this topic.
Recommended reading path
- Step 01Start here — What is Tirzepatide?
Dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor overview and research framing.
- Step 02Mechanism of action
How dual receptor engagement drives the incretin response.
- Step 03Research landscape
Published evidence base, SURPASS & SURMOUNT programmes, laboratory applications.
- Step 04Clinical trial evidence
Phase 3 SURPASS & SURMOUNT read-outs and the peer-reviewed literature.
- Step 05Compare with Retatrutide
Dual vs triple incretin agonist — how they differ.
- Step 06Verify a batch
HPLC purity and Certificate of Analysis verification.
- Step 07Storage & reconstitution
Lyophilised storage, bacteriostatic water reconstitution, in-use stability.
- Step 08Browse strengths
Every tirzepatide vial strength available.
- Step 09Buy tirzepatide
UK commercial hub — lab data, COAs and dispatch.
Research-grade Tirzepatide & essentials.
Compare research compounds.
Triple vs dual incretin agonist — receptor profile and research framing.
View comparison →Side by sideSelective GLP-1 agonist vs dual GIP/GLP-1 agonist — receptor pharmacology and evidence comparison.
View comparison →Multi-compoundAll GLP-1 / GIP / glucagon research compounds in one place.
View comparison →Certificate of Analysis.
Every batch of Tirzepatide ships with a third-party HPLC and mass-spec Certificate of Analysis. Browse the live COA library to verify your lot.
Continue your research.
Triple vs dual incretin receptor profile — the canonical side-by-side.
View comparison →CommercialTirzepatide UKThe UK commercial hub — buying, dispatch and quality documentation.
Open commercial hub →CatalogueTirzepatide catalogueAll stocked vials with live pricing and add-to-cart.
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