They work in slightly different ways
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled against several weight loss patches making unsubstantiated claims, including rulings against slimming patches in 2020, 2022, and 2023
In general, try to limit or avoid: Adjusting to a GLP-1 while changing your diet may be overwhelming
Providing access to compounded GLP-1s means eligible customers can use medications with the same active ingredient as Ozempic and Wegovy without navigating the shortages and costs that are currently limiting access to the branded medications
Matikainen N, Sderlund S, Bjrnson E, Pietilinen K, Hakkarainen A, Lundbom N, et al
Breastfeeding considerations also differ between the drug classes, with insulin generally considered compatible with breastfeeding while GLP-1 drugs are not recommended