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This reflects a broader access problem that disproportionately affects lupus patients because their indication for these medications (managing corticosteroid-induced weight gain and reducing cardiovascular risk in an autoimmune condition) does not fit neatly into approved indication categories
Managing growth deceleration associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and stimulant-induced appetite suppression
Each prescription is determined by a licensed clinician following an online consultation to assess eligibility, dosage, and ongoing response
Subsequent research by Robinson et al
Fellow pharma powerhouse Roche has also jumped into the oral obesity arena with the $2.7 billion acquisition of Carmot Therapeutics in December 2023, giving it access to CT-388 and CT-868, both of which are dual agonists of the GLP-1 and GIP receptors with best-in-class potential for obesity, Roche said at the time