Tirzepatide mimics not only GLP-1, but also GIP, another hormone released in the gut in response to food
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Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved and are not the same as FDA-approved brand medications
Lofton, M.D., director of the medical weight management program at NYU Langone Health and a member of HealthyWomens Womens Health Advisory Council, Some patients may find they are super responders to [the] recommended doses and can notice weight loss and other benefits when microdosing. But, theres not much research to back up the benefits of microdosing, and for that reason, professional organizations such as the American Diabetes Association do not endorse microdosing
Before halting coverage, the SHP was projected to spend $170 million on weight loss drugs in 2024
This effect has led to companies creating GLP-1 medication specifically for weight management, including the FDA-approved drugs Wegovy and Zepbound