Peptide therapy must be prescribed and supervised by a licensed physician
Certain medications may also interfere with absorption and cause deficiency, in particular, medicines prescribed for heartburn, antibiotics, blood pressure medicine, cholesterol-lowering drugs, diabetes medications and antipsychotic drugs
Phentermine is a popular appetite suppressant used for weight loss
pharmacy and prescribed by a real doctor
GPs can prescribe B12 injections following appropriate investigation, which should include: Full blood count to identify macrocytic anaemia Serum B12 and folate levels to confirm deficiency (using laboratory-specific reference ranges) Methylmalonic acid and/or homocysteine when B12 results are borderline Intrinsic factor antibodies if pernicious anaemia is suspected Additional tests depending on clinical presentation (e.g., thyroid function, coeliac serology) When both B12 and folate deficiency are present, B12 should be replaced before folate to avoid precipitating subacute combined degeneration of the spinal cord
People Taking Antacids and Acid Blocking Medications (PPIs)
