2024;326:H1159-H1176
Relative to subcutaneous semaglutide, initiation with liraglutide (HR, 0.71
Lin, Director, Online MS Healthcare Operational Excellence (HOPEX), Division of Pharmacy Practice and Administrative Sciences, University of Cincinnati, USA - Dr Yazeed Ghawaa, Assistant Professor of Health Outcomes, Clinical Pharmacy Department, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia Watch video Digital event video 9 June 2026, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST Hospital-Based Transitions of Care Services: Pharmacy Models in the Americas More Pharmacists play a pivotal role in preventing medication-related harm at transitions of care
Providers evaluate: Body mass index (BMI) Existing medical conditions Current medications Gastrointestinal history Family history of endocrine tumors Pregnancy or breastfeeding status A personalized medical evaluation remains essential before starting any prescription weight-loss medication
The right treatment depends on medical history, safety, FDA approval status, access, tolerance, side effects, muscle-preservation needs, metabolic risk, and long-term planning
As of the time of writing, 22 human UGT proteins can be distinguished: UGT1A1, UGT1A3, UGT1A4, UGT1A5, UGT1A6, UGT1A7, UGT1A8, UGT1A9, UGT1A10, UGT2A1, UGT2A2, UGT2A3, UGT2B4, UGT2B7, UGT2B10, UGT2B11, UGT2B15, UGT2B17, UGT2B28, UGT3A1, UGT3A2, and UGT8A1 (Mackenzie et al., 2008, Miners et al., 2006,Court et al., 2004, Patten, 2006, Sneitz et al., 2009)