NICE guidance (TA875) recommends that weight loss medications should be part of a comprehensive programme including dietary modification, increased physical activity, and behavioural support within specialist weight management services
Additionally, GLP-1 agonists have shown cardiovascular benefits, including a reduction in the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events, such as heart attack and stroke
A healthcare provider may prescribe the injection for patient-specific needs, but compounded products should only be used under medical supervision
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