Patients should be extremely cautious of any websites, social media advertisements, or online retailers claiming to sell GLP-1 patches
The same active ingredient in Ozempic (semaglutide) is now licensed specifically for weight management under the brand name Wegovy at a higher dose
While there is some existing research on berberine as a standalone supplement, the evidence doesn't support the idea that it works as effectively as a prescription GLP-1 medication , and studies on the transdermal delivery method (absorbing supplements through the skin) for these ingredients are lacking
The theoretical mechanism involves transdermal absorption of GLP-1 analogs or related compounds through the skin's stratum corneum into systemic circulation
Whilst injectable GLP-1 therapies such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda) are well established in UK clinical practice, transdermal patch formulations represent an emerging area of pharmaceutical development
Kind Patches is a wellness company that sells stick-on patches for things like focus, stress, and hormone balance