They're really remarkably beneficial, across multiple organ systems, he said
For instance, following online conversations with their USA lippy sisters, the newly registered NHS wonder jab for obesity, semaglutide (Ozempic or Wegovy), has been procured on private prescription by many UK lipoedema patients for years for its useful, off ticket side-effect of weight loss, when it was only available on NHS prescription for type 2 diabetes in the UK
The prescription version Xenical (120mg) and the over-the-counter version Alli (60mg) contain the same active ingredient but different dosages
Higher body mass dilutes the per-kilogram dose, which can reduce both the effects and side effects at lower dose levels
Using genetic predisposition data alongside clinical screening can help support a more informed conversation with your provider about which GLP-1 formulation, dose, and monitoring schedule may be most appropriate for your individual metabolism and health status
For example, I had a patient who was able to get her Ozempic at a fraction of the cost through Novo Nordisks assistance program after her insurance only partially covered the medication