Note: whole-food supplements are not a substitute for a healthy dietthey are a supplement to an already good diet
Despite significant progress observed in clinical trial development, there remains a scarcity of published clinical data, particularly regarding long-term safety, efficacy across diverse populations, and real-world effectiveness
The PBAC will discuss this issue at its November 2025 meeting and provide advice to the Minister by end 2025. In a separate notification, the TGA also flagged it has issued 10 infringement notices to telehealth operator Midnight Health Pty Ltd for the alleged unlawful advertising of prescription-only weight-loss medicines
The advancement of incretin-based therapeutics has resulted in a sea change in the management of type 2 diabetes, with the most recently developed agents promoting notable reductions in weight as well 6,7,8
it requires proper diet and regular physical activity
Most patients with a body mass index (BMI) over 30 or a BMI over 27 with weight-related health conditions such as hypertension or diabetes may be considered for GLP-1 treatment after a medical evaluation with Dr