Ussher JR, Baggio LL, Campbell JE, Mulvihill EE, Kim M, Kabir MG, et al
what not to do after a B12 injection - Do not apply unapproved topical agents or strong disinfectants to the site
1 2 Rondas D, D'Hertog W, Overbergh L, Mathieu C (September 2013)
These results were so impressive that tirzepatide earned its own place in weight management: as of late 2023, the FDA has also approved it under the name Zepbound specifically for chronic weight management in obesity (making it officially indicated for weight loss, not just diabetes)
It is important to distinguish between medically indicated B12 injections prescribed for deficiency and lipotropic injections, which are typically unlicensed medicines in the UK and lack robust clinical evidence for weight loss