Emerging peptides under study may suppress appetite via brain pathways that avoid the gastric slowing responsible for common GI side effects of current GLP-1 drugs
Licensed 503A compounding pharmacies must meet specific regulatory standards, including quality control, sterile technique certification, and pharmacist verification before dispensing any medication
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Tirzepatide is a dual GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonist, which is part of why SURMOUNT-1 participants lost more weight on average than STEP 1 participants lost on semaglutide, though the two trials were not run head-to-head in the same population
Patients and providers alike are curious: Is it safe to switch from semaglutide to tirzepatide