Off-Label Use of Medications for Weight Loss Medications are frequently prescribed off-label for weight loss
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One example escalation schedule observed in Phase 2 obesity trials proceeded broadly as follows: Weeks 14: 2 mg once weekly (initiation phase) Weeks 58: 4 mg once weekly Weeks 912: 8 mg once weekly Weeks 13 onwards: Up to 12 mg once weekly (the maximum dose explored in Phase 2 trials) This is an illustrative example only
Retrieved from Papatriantafyllou, E., Efthymiou, D., Zoumbaneas, E., et al
NHS guidance on disposing of unwanted medicines is available at nhs.uk Sharps disposal any needles or syringes used in reconstitution or administration must be placed in an approved sharps bin
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