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Key principles of site rotation include: Avoid reusing the same site consecutively : The interval before reapplying a patch to the same location varies by product
Patients should seek urgent medical attention if they experience signs of a severe allergic reaction (such as widespread rash, facial or tongue swelling, or breathing difficulties) or extensive skin reactions
Because manufacturing is inconsistent, safety is not guaranteed
Whilst injectable GLP-1 therapies such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda) are well established in UK clinical practice, transdermal patch formulations represent an emerging area of pharmaceutical development
Jay agrees, calling this a modest amount of weight loss