November 2023: Journal of the American Medical Association research identified associations between Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist (GLP-1 RA) use and heightened risk of adverse gastrointestinal events including gastroparesis
Unlike branded semaglutide products manufactured at scale, compounded versions are prepared in licensed 503A pharmacies under strict USP standards
Patients with certain genetic profiles may achieve excellent results at lower doses, while others require higher amounts for the same effect
Key Lactation and Infant Risk Factors to Evaluate Your provider should assess several factors before making a breastfeeding and GLP-1 decision: maternal body weight, medication type and dose, infant age and metabolic maturity, renal function, and any underlying infant conditions
Broadening the lens to include GLP-1 agonists overall, Eli Lilly and Cipla both offering tirzepatide bring the total GLP-1 market participants to 15