In the UK, GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight management are typically prescribed within specialist weight management services for adults with a BMI of 35 kg/m or above (or 32.5 kg/m for people from South Asian, Chinese, other Asian, Middle Eastern, Black African, or African-Caribbean backgrounds) who also have at least one weight-related comorbidity
Unregulated Availability: These drugs are being sold through online pharmacies, wellness clinics, and even retail outlets without proper prescriptions
Also seek emergency care if you have weakness, confusion, or a history of heart disease
Exposure to 13-cis retinoic acid (13-cis RA), a vitamin A metabolite, is one of the risk factors for meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), although the precise mechanisms are not fully understood
Growing emphasis on cardiovascular risk reduction and integrated patient care models further strengthens adoption
~9 out of 10 patients randomized to Wegovy HD completed the trial 4 STEP UP: Out of 1,005 patients randomized to Wegovy HD, 887 (88.7%) completed the trial on treatment at week 72
