fda and glp 1 Patient education tips for GLP-1, weight loss drug treatment FDA moves to stop compounding

Semaglutide and tirzepatide have transformed weight loss outcomes for millions, but rapid weight loss itselfindependent of the drugcan trigger gallstone formation in up to 12% of patients

Compounded medications are custom-prepared by licensed, FDA-registered compounding pharmacies to meet specific patient needs

(Which is why I block weight loss ads when they pop up on my social feeds.) Id give anyone considering GLP-1s the same advice

If one dose is missed and the next scheduled dose is less than 2 days away (48 hours), do not administer the dose

Pros: Lower cost, straightforward ordering

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