That is the honest answer, and anyone telling you otherwise is oversimplifying a complicated situation
In 2023, Independence Health Group spent $350 million on GLP-1 medications for members, but that grew to $500 million by 2024
As the literature suggested (Hunter and Holscher 2012), brain concentration of liraglutide was only detectable after high doses of liraglutide either by IV (5 mg/kg) or SC (500 mg/kg) injections
Use this plan on weeks when standing at the stove isnt an option
Because many of these medicines are on the FDAs shortage list, compounding pharmacies are allowed to make alternative versions to address patients needs
More serious but rare concerns include pancreatitis, gallbladder problems, and potential thyroid tumor risk (observed in rodent studies but not confirmed in humans)