Other prescription options include Mounjaro and Saxenda
This medicine works on parts of the brain associated with appetite and reward, although the exact way it works is not completely understood
It would require rigorous quality control testing, verified pharmaceutical-grade ingredients, and inspection of manufacturing facilities with oversight from the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy
Compounded preparations are not reviewed or approved by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or quality before they are marketed
Some compounded formulations include additional ingredients like niacinamide or B12
The SELECT trial studied people with established cardiovascular disease (prior heart attack, stroke, or peripheral arterial disease), BMI 27 or above, and without diabetes