The decision should involve shared clinical discussion that accounts for future pregnancy intentions, current BMI, and cardiometabolic risk
Both medications share a similar side effect profile primarily gastrointestinal
Prescription medications, including GLP-1 therapies, require evaluation and authorization by a licensed healthcare professional based on individual medical history and clinical judgment
Without debate, the House Commerce and Small Business Committee voted, 13-2, to recommend killing legislation (SB 455) from Sen
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Yeo and colleagues explained that with rising obesity in the U.S., the increasing prevalence of GLP-1 receptor agonists prescribed for obesity may contribute to drug shortages. Further, drug shortages may exacerbate the existing nationwide racial and ethnic disparities in GLP-1 receptor agonist prescriptions, they wrote, adding that the results suggest a call for strategies to address the growing demand and ensure equitable access to the drugs.