Key metabolic markers: HbA1c is the more reliable indicator
Its success in both Ozempic and Wegovy has made it a leading treatment for individuals struggling with obesity or weight-related conditions, providing consistent, reliable results over newer medications like Mounjaro and Zepbound
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*The anti-obesity drugs' estimated percentile ranking of weight loss of 10% in participants who took weight-loss medications for more than a year is Phentermine-Topiramate, 54%
Compounded GLP-1s have not been evaluated by the FDA, but side effects are expected to be similar to other GLP-1-based medications reviewed by the FDA, which have the following side effects: nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal (stomach) pain, headache, fatigue, dyspepsia (indigestion), dizziness, abdominal distension, eructation (belching), hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), flatulence (gas buildup), gastroenteritis (an intestinal infection), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (a type of digestive disorder)
Health system specialty pharmacies (HSSP) play a critical role in overcoming these obstacles and improving patient outcomes associated with GLP-1 therapy