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Prescriptions for these drugs, called GLP-1 agonists, have increased by about 587% 1 in the past five years
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While patients may be eager to follow standard instructions for bowel prep, those on GLP-1s often face insufficient bowel cleansing due to delayed gastric emptying and slowed GI transit time core pharmacologic effects of these medications
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As smaller companies continue to drive innovation, their potential for acquisitions by larger pharmaceutical companies is expected to accelerate, reinforcing the dynamic nature of the market and enhancing capabilities across the industry