The deal will not only affect how Hims customers access these drugs moving forward but could also help substantially undercut the gray market surrounding compounded GLP-1s and possibly other peptides
It is not that Mounjaro is a stronger medication than Wegovy , but the active ingredient in Mounjaro, tirzepatide, has a dual action because it binds to the receptors of 2 digestive hormones, making it more effective for weight loss
Whether an approved version of retatrutide will offer flexibility to maintain at intermediate doses as semaglutide and tirzepatide do will depend on the FDA-approved prescribing information
Research on retatrutide indicates that its GLP-1 effect is a significant factor behind the impressive weight loss experienced, exceeding 20% body weight reduction in numerous patients
Additionally, achieving a healthy weight enhances the results of our aesthetic treatments, helping you look and feel your very best
Most retatrutide patients have first tried tirzepatide