Clinicians have raised alarms about this shift
The weekly injections produce greater average weight loss, and branded Saxenda has had long-term supply problems in the UK
No clinical trial has evaluated tirzepatide given twice weekly
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A successful weight management plan requires a comprehensive evaluation of all factors affecting weight and a personalized treatment plan that includes dietary strategy, physical activity, behavioral modifications, and other components tailored to the individual, she explains
Example: If 10 units = 100mcg, and your desired dose is 10mcg, drawing 1 unit precisely can be challenging on a U-100 syringe