Wegovy is intended for use in adults with obesity (body mass index [BMI] of 30 kg/m or greater) or overweight individuals (BMI of 27 kg/m or greater) with at least one weight-related comorbidity, such as type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure
503B facilities can produce large batches of compounded drugs with or without individual prescriptions and often supply hospitals and clinics
If you're currently on a GLP-1 medication or preparing for one, the same high-protein, portion-controlled eating strategies apply
David Cutler, MD, a board-certified family medicine physician at Providence Saint Johns Health Center in Santa Monica, CA, who was not involved in this study, told MNT that the current economics of supply and demand for GLP-1 medications makes health disparities unavoidable
Why is the BUD for compounded semaglutide shorter than Ozempic
This is why protein intake and resistance training are strongly recommended during treatment 6