Contributing: Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY
If you receive information over the phone, follow up in writing to confirm what you were told
Here are some tips from Fitchs office to protect yourself: Be aware of suspiciously low prices of weight loss drugs sold by unlicensed providers Talk to your medical provider before using any pharmaceutical medication Products marketed as research-grade or research-use-only should be avoided Always make sure that you are purchasing products from a licensed pharmacy when shopping online Check for FDA approval or regulatory clearance of the drug before you use it Avoid drugs or supplements that do not list all ingredients or come in unmarked packaging Be wary of products sold or shipped from other countries Talk to your health provider about sellers offering to sell more than three months of a GLP-1 medication at once It is critical that consumers remain vigilant and ensure that they are purchasing safe, regulated weight loss drugs, said Fitch
published third-party studies after GLP-1 withdrawal alone have shown ~10% weight regain at similar time points Upcoming randomized 6-month REMAIN-1 Midpoint Cohort data expected in January 2026
A good candidate for Tirzepatide is typically someone with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, or a BMI of 27 or higher with weight-related health conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol
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