Approximately 70% of high-dose participants achieved 5% weight loss, with 48% reaching 10% reduction (Gadde et al., Lancet, 2011)
What is missing is long-term, randomized, outcome-based clinical trial evidence for therapeutic uses
The practical reforms are behavioral constraints: prohibiting PBMs from giving preferred formulary position to their own affiliated pharmacies, requiring that patient pharmacy choice be genuinely free without financial penalty for using non-affiliated dispensers, and mandating independent oversight of specialty pharmacy referrals
Another good thing is that its well absorbed via oral administration
Chew thoroughly and avoid talking while eating
B12 and related B vitamins are worth special attention because many compounded GLP-1 formulations include B12 with semaglutide or B12 with tirzepatide precisely because reduced food intake lowers B vitamin status