It focused on immediate changes following FDA approval and hypothesized that, although use increased, overall uptake remained substantially below the level expected if all eligible patients were treated representing a missed opportunity, particularly among those at the higher end of cardiovascular risk
For unlicensed products, no validated beyond-use period exists
GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), which regulate glucose metabolism through mechanisms such as enhancing glucose-dependent insulin secretion via the incretin effect, suppressing glucagon secretion, delaying gastric emptying, and supporting pancreatic -cell proliferation, are primarily used in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and, in certain cases, obesity [23]
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