The thigh offers a convenient, accessible injection site with adequate subcutaneous tissue for proper medication absorption
Compounded GLP-1 products are marketed using semaglutide or tirzepatide formulations, but they are distinct from FDA-approved finished brand-name drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, or Mounjaro
It has become increasingly clear that cells produce not only glucagon, but also GLP-1, although the latter was produced at much lower level than the former 22,23,24,25,26,27
The incision site needs adequate nutrition and blood flow to heal properly
One primary advantage is the peptides rapid absorption through the nasal mucosa, which the peptide to enter the bloodstream without going through the digestive system which may result in quicker outcomes
From the perspective of oral GLP-1 drug development trends, these developments signal a critical turning point for pharmaceutical innovation and global drug supply