Medicines like Ozempic are designed to mimic a natural "satiety hormone" that is produced by the gut, called GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1)
To ensure that people do not take GLP-1 drugs without medical prescription and to curb malpractices, Drug Controller General of India, in collaboration with State Drug Controllers, took the following actions: On 10th March 2026, a comprehensive advisory was issued to all drug manufacturers to stop misleading advertisements and any promotion that could encourage people to use GLP-1 drugs without a prescription
How their strategy needs to change to capture the opportunity from or mitigate the risk of GLP-1RAs
The Guardian has seen evidence suggesting that payments for Alluvi products are being processed by an e-commerce business called Nutri Collectiv
Below, find her insights, then scroll for our curated list of telehealth platforms prescribing GLP-1 medications to patients who qualify and are deemed appropriate candidates
Additionally, withdrawal symptoms like increased appetite, binge eating, and blood sugar spikes in diabetic patients can make the transition even more challenging
