Nearly two-thirds of patients discontinue GLP-1 treatment before reaching the 12-week mark needed for meaningful weight loss, and more than 40% stop after just four weeks
Implementing or reinforcing lifestyle modifications can help mitigate some of the effects of stopping Ozempic, particularly regarding weight management
If you are using compounded GLP-1 medications , confirm that your pharmacy has consistent stock
Primary Care Practitioners/Specialists (e.g., family physicians, nurse practitioners, gastroenterologists, endocrinologists, bariatric specialists, surgeons, endoscopists, dentists) Share the risk of aspiration associated with delayed gastric emptying and provide information about fasting and holding of the medication for all patients who are taking GLP-1 receptor agonists and undergoing procedures or imaging for which anesthesia is required
Step 4: Switch to an Injection Needle Step 5: Eliminate Air from the Syringe Step 6: Administer the Injection Subcutaneous (SubQ) Injection: Intramuscular (IM) Injection: Step 7: Dispose of Materials Safely Subcutaneous vs
