Another advantage of GLP-1 injections is their ability to suppress appetite and promote weight loss, an aspect that is beneficial for our patients who also struggle with obesity or prediabetes
That means (in addition to sleep, movement and nutrition tools) offering the option of oral medications, compounded GLP-1s, or branded GLP-1 medications (as supply becomes more readily available), so that customers can truly personalize their experience
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Even the FDA acknowledged that "patients and prescribers may still see intermittent and limited localized supply disruptions as the products move through the supply chain from the manufacturer and distributors to local pharmacies." The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists' shortage list continues to show both semaglutide and tirzepatide injection in shortage
For patients using currently available injectable GLP-1 medications , common errors include injecting into the same site repeatedly, failing to allow refrigerated medication to reach room temperature before injection, not rotating injection sites properly, and incorrect pen device technique
