Why this matters: injectable GLP-1s like semaglutide and tirzepatide achieve 15 to 20% weight reductions, but injections, cost, and adherence limit real-world use (Santulli review, Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders, 2025)
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The standard Zepbound starting protocol after Wegovy The FDA-approved Zepbound titration schedule starts at 2.5 mg weekly for four weeks, then increases to 5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 12.5 mg, and 15 mg at four-week intervals if additional weight loss is needed and the current dose is tolerated
"Raising the profile of quality access to medications and disease states such as obesity and diabetes is a really good thing," Dr Deed said
But getting Ozempic from Canada decreases the supply the country has for its own citizens who rely on the drug to manage Type 2 diabetes