Patients should discuss eligibility and local availability with their GP , who can provide referral to specialist weight management services where appropriate
Joined by guest expert Sara Klockars, PharmD, BCPS, they separate fact from fiction and share practical tips for clinicians
In recent years, it has been widely prescribed for weight loss, including for patients outside the populations studied in pre-approval clinical trials
And just as importantly, what should patients do when their progress suddenly stalls, even while still on the medication
Sometimes, the signs are obvious
This article explains the most likely reasons, when to seek medical advice, and how lifestyle factors can support the drug's effectiveness