Expanding the definition of shortage would break the monopolistic hold of current manufacturers, improve public health, save lives and incentivize GLP-1 manufacturers to reduce prices
The short half-life (12 min in humans) results from dipeptidylpeptidase-IV (DPP-IV) proteolysis by which the N-terminal dipeptide is rapidly removed, inactivating GLP-1
In consultation with a prescriber, temporary dose reduction can be considered for severe symptoms, with subsequent re-escalation once gastrointestinal function stabilises
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An RCT in 72 patients with NAFLD found that NAC (600 mg twice daily) for 3 months significantly improved liver enzymes (ALT, AST) and markers of oxidative stress compared to control, though it did not significantly improve liver histology on biopsy (Khoshbaten et al., Hepat Mon, 2010) [33]