Prescription Requirements and Eligibility Criteria The FDA approved Wegovy for patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, or a BMI of 27 with at least one weight-related medical condition such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes, or heart disease
Your provider reviews your health assessment, asks follow-up questions about your medical history and current medications, evaluates your BMI and eligibility, discusses your medication options, explains potential side effects and how to manage them, creates a treatment plan including dose escalation schedule, and answers your questions
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Exercise and Muscle Preservation While on GLP-1 Nutrition works best when paired with movement
Summary: No, GLP-1 patches are not realno transdermal GLP-1 formulations are approved or available for clinical use in the UK or elsewhere