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While its not FDA-approved like brand-name semaglutide, many people find it just as effective for their weight loss goals
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Pros: Free pharmaceutical-grade medication, full medical supervision, regular lab work and monitoring, compensation for time and travel Cons: You may receive placebo instead of retatrutide (trials are randomized), strict eligibility criteria, time commitment (regular site visits over 12 years) How to find trials: Visit ClinicalTrials.gov and search for "retatrutide," or use Lilly Trial Guide to find recruiting sites near you 2
A patient may be denied Zepbound for weight loss, but if they have a qualifying type 2 diabetes diagnosis, their provider may be able to discuss whether Mounjaro is medically appropriate under that indication
Changing Market Dynamics Speaking of convenience, current GLP-1 medications for weight loss take the form of injectables, but oral versions are on the horizon, and the price will likely be lower