Prescription GLP-1 medications (Tirzepatide) Patients struggling with weight loss despite diet and exercise Mimics natural gut hormones to regulate appetite and blood sugar Gradual, sustainable weight loss with lifestyle support Medical weight loss refers to a physician-supervised program that uses prescription medications, lifestyle guidance, and ongoing monitoring to help individuals lose weight and improve their health
In the primary Phase 2 clinical trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine (Jastreboff et al., 2023), retatrutide was studied across several dose levels, including: 1 mg (low dose) 4 mg (mid dose) 8 mg (higher dose) 12 mg (highest dose) These doses were administered as once-weekly subcutaneous injections
Tirzepatide can stay at room temperature for up to 21 days, while Dulaglutide has the briefest room temperature window at 14 days
Change the injection spot each time to reduce skin irritation
Compensating for Supply Issues Due to increasing demand for GLP-1 drugs, there have been occasional shortages in the supply of medications like Ozempic and Wegovy
