GIP/GLP-1 medicine (diabetes, obesity)

Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound)

Tirzepatide · ゼップバウンド · マンジャロ

Tirzepatide is sold in Japan as Mounjaro in single-use Ateos pens (2.5–15 mg weekly). It is covered by insurance for type 2 diabetes; weight-loss use outside the approved criteria is offered by private clinics at full cost, often ¥30,000 or more a month. Pens may be brought in for personal use for up to 1 month.

At a glance
Prescription status
Prescription only
Over the counter
Not sold OTC
Bringing it into Japan
✓ 1 month Rx / 2 months OTC
Names abroad
Mounjaro

Over the counter

Prescription only. Mounjaro is covered for type 2 diabetes; Zepbound for obesity was approved in 2025 under the same strict criteria as Wegovy.

Prescription products in Japan

12 products

Products on Japan's national drug price list. Prescription only: a clinic visit is needed, and pharmacies may substitute a generic with the same ingredient.

Brand namesゼップバウンド · マンジャロ
Dosage formsInjection

Product names are shown in Japanese, exactly as printed on the package and the prescription. Show this page at the pharmacy.

All listed products (12) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
ゼップバウンド皮下注10mgアテオス 0.5mLInjection · ¥8,999/kit
ゼップバウンド皮下注12.5mgアテオス 0.5mLInjection · ¥10,180/kit
ゼップバウンド皮下注15mgアテオス 0.5mLInjection · ¥11,242/kit
ゼップバウンド皮下注2.5mgアテオス 0.5mLInjection · ¥3,067/kit
ゼップバウンド皮下注5mgアテオス 0.5mLInjection · ¥5,797/kit
ゼップバウンド皮下注7.5mgアテオス 0.5mLInjection · ¥7,721/kit
マンジャロ皮下注10mgアテオス 0.5mLInjection · ¥5,772/kit
マンジャロ皮下注12.5mgアテオス 0.5mLInjection · ¥7,215/kit
マンジャロ皮下注15mgアテオス 0.5mLInjection · ¥8,658/kit
マンジャロ皮下注2.5mgアテオス 0.5mLInjection · ¥1,443/kit
マンジャロ皮下注5mgアテオス 0.5mLInjection · ¥2,886/kit
マンジャロ皮下注7.5mgアテオス 0.5mLInjection · ¥4,329/kit

Bringing it into Japan

Up to a 1-month supply of prescription medicine, or 2 months of OTC medicine, without any paperwork. For more, apply for a Yakkan Shoumei (import confirmation) before travel.

How to apply for a Yakkan Shoumei (article)

Getting it prescribed in Japan

Any clinic can prescribe it after a consultation. Bring the original packaging or a medication list. Use the hospital finder to find clinics with English-speaking staff or an international patient office.

Find a clinic by language

Names abroad

USMounjaro, Zepbound
UKMounjaro
Korea마운자로
China穆峰达
Taiwan猛健樂

Sources

  1. Health Insurance Claims Review & Reimbursement Services — Drug master (NHI drug price list) shinryohoshu.mhlw.go.jp — 2026-08-12
  2. Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare — Bringing medicines for personal use into Japan mhlw.go.jp

This page describes how a medicine is regulated and sold in Japan. It is not medical advice and does not cover dosing for your situation; follow your doctor's and pharmacist's instructions.