The high demand of GLP-1 drugs has resulted in shortages making it challenging for patients to access the medication through their regular pharmacy
DeFronzo RA, Triplitt CL, Abdul-Ghani M, Cersosimo E
GLP-1 analogs are water-soluble and large, which means they cannot diffuse easily
Because a peptide's activity depends on its three-dimensional shape, not just its chemical formula
Many participants experienced gastrointestinal side effects including abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting, acid reflux and constipation, which varied in severity
25% of younger Americans and 10% of younger Britons (millennials/Gen Z) have faced difficulty getting a GLP-1 prescription, compared to 21% of older Americans and 14% of older Britons (baby boomers/Gen X)