under the brand name Mounjaro and was approved in May 2022
Weight management medications in this class are generally used as long term treatments under ongoing medical care, not short crash courses
For instance, eggs or yogurt for breakfast, chicken salad at lunch, and fish and roasted vegetables for dinner
As such, it cannot be legally prescribed or dispensed through NHS or private healthcare channels in the UK at this time
If you and your doctor determine that it is appropriate to seek GLP-1 medications for weight management, it is important to avoid compounded versions of GLP-1 drugs unless your health care provider specifically recommends them
Individuals taking diuretics, ACE inhibitors, or other medications affecting fluid balance face increased dehydration risk