Williams' husband, Alexis Ohanian, is an investor in the company and serves on its board
While they are marketed as a plant-based, prescription-free option, these patches do not contain any actual GLP-1 agonists like semaglutide or tirzepatide, the active ingredients found in FDA-approved medications
R&D and Innovation: Pharmaceutical companies are continuing to invest in the development and innovation of GLP-1RA drugs that should lead to increased efficacy, further use cases and reduced side effects
These drugs are becoming increasingly accessible, and it is concerning that, in some cases, people can simply go online and order these kinds of medications when they may not have a full understanding of what could potentially happen, Sodhi said
In all SURPASS programs, tirzepatide demonstrated a much greater HbA1c-lowering impact than placebo or active comparators, such as basal insulin and GLP1RAs [83, 86]
This flexibility is especially helpful for people easing into inositol or adjusting intake based on tolerance or goals