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GLP-1 Medications and Their Uses GLP-1 medications mimic the natural actions of GLP-1 in your body (hence the name GLP-1 agonists)
The out-of-pocket cost without insurance is listed as around $1200/month, so this is definitely something you want to investigate thoroughly and make sure your insurance will cover it
GLP-1 RA therapy should be discontinued under specific clinical conditions to minimize risk
It can reduce weight by up to 24% in only 48 weeks, compared to tirzepatide, which reduced weight by 20.9% after 72 weeks
