Both compounds should be stored at 20C in sealed containers, protected from light and moisture
BMI thresholds are reduced (usually by 2.5 kg/m 2 ) for people from South Asian, Chinese, other Asian, Middle Eastern, Black African or AfricanCaribbean family backgrounds (NICE, 2023)
Unlike semaglutide, which activates only the GLP-1 receptor, tirzepatides dual mechanism is thought to contribute to its higher average weight loss outcomes compared with GLP-1-only medications
Understanding what to expect and how to manage it is the difference between a completed protocol and one abandoned at week 6
These symptoms may develop insidiously and could be attributed to diabetes complications or medication side effects if B12 status is not assessed
It belongs to the peptide API category and is associated with dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist activity