Because this environment is so confusing, it really is about patients educating themselves about the risks," he said
According to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) standards, even intensive behavioral treatment for obesity requires reassessment at the six-month mark, with continued therapy contingent upon achieving at least 3kg weight reduction
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In many cases, doctors have been prescribing Ozempic and Mounjaro 'off label' to people looking to lose weight but who do not have type 2 diabetes which is what they were initially intended to treat contributing to shortages
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Like any medication, Zepbound can have side effects, typically mild gastrointestinal issues that lessen over time