Only inject into healthy, undamaged skin
Phase 3 trials swapped out the 8 mg dose for 6 mg and 9 mg doses based on the phase 2 data
With these advancements, there is still a significant possibility to produce innovative treatments that increase the efficacy, safety, quality, and durability of weight reduction
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They are not a substitute for nutrition, activity, or medication review, but they can fit into a supervised program when the provider feels they are appropriate
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