The most important thing to know about these medications is that losing weight with either medication takes time
The Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH) said Wegovy was effective and had an acceptable side effect profile, but that it was unclear whether it reduced co-morbidities and improved quality of life
The company will also be required to pay a $25,000 civil penalty, according to board records
This is a structural change to the regulatory framework, not a temporary measure
If pancreatitis is confirmed, GLP-1 treatment should not usually be restarted unless advised by a specialist
Both can be prescribed by primary care physicians, endocrinologists, obesity medicine specialists, or through telehealth platforms like TrimRx