If a drug has not been approved by FDA, it is generally unlawful to market it, regardless of who prescribes it, how it is branded, or what disclaimer appears on the packaging
Weight management and obesity Injectable semaglutide 2.4 mg (Wegovy) is approved for chronic weight management in adults with a BMI of 30 kg/m or higher, or in adults with a BMI of 27 kg/m or higher who also have a weight-related condition, such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol
In contrast, GLP-1 receptor agonists were developed as diabetes medications, but we found they could produce remarkable weight loss
It establishes an elevated risk of psychiatric consequences associated with these treatments, particularly in the domains of depression, anxiety, and suicidal outcomes