statements regarding our plans to offer access to compounded GLP-1s if a provider determines that a compounded product is clinically necessary and the expectation that such customer set will be limited
Reduced appetite = reduced intake = increased risk of missing key nutrients like: Protein Iron, calcium, magnesium, zinc, potassium, choline, folate
But the data doesnt back up that claim, Ramachandran said
Medication wastage and cost : Using medications outside their licensed indications may not be covered by NHS prescribing, leading to out-of-pocket expenses for patients
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