A novel GLP-1 and FGF21 dual agonist has therapeutic potential for diabetes and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis
With careful titration, it's the most powerful tool we have for the right patient
It works by slowing digestion, reducing appetite signals in the brain, and improving blood sugar regulation, which together produce significant and sustained weight loss
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However, several products do allow limited room temperature storage before first use according to their FDA labels: Wegovy (semaglutide): Up to 28 days at or below 86F (30C) before use Trulicity (dulaglutide): Up to 14 days at or below 86F (30C) before use Mounjaro and Zepbound (tirzepatide): Up to 21 days at or below 86F (30C) before use Bydureon BCise (exenatide extended-release): Up to 4 weeks at or below 77F (25C) before use When storing unopened GLP-1 medications, patients should keep them in their original carton to protect them from light exposure, which can also degrade the active ingredient
So while the math says a 10mL vial at 1mg/mL could last 40 weeks, the reality is you would likely see reduced efficacy long before using the full vial