Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are a class of medications originally developed for type 2 diabetes management, with some now specifically licensed for weight management in the UK
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In contrast, therapies such as GLP-1 receptor agonists and certain MRAs are more appropriately initiated in the outpatient setting, where longitudinal follow-up and dose titration can be safely achieved
This may occur during the manufacturing process or if the medication was tampered with after leaving the manufacturing facility
4 Seven additional Phase 3 trials are evaluating retatrutide for obesity without osteoarthritis, type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, chronic low back pain, liver disease, and cardiovascular outcomes