Patents for Victoza and Saxenda have expired, according to Novo Nordisk
The key is to meticulously vet the provider to avoid unregulated and unsafe sources
Key strategies to preserve muscle include: consuming adequate protein (0.7-1 gram per pound of goal body weight daily), performing resistance training 2-3 times weekly, avoiding extremely rapid weight loss, and maintaining adequate caloric intake rather than severely restricting
What it means in practical terms for any prospective patient evaluating any compounded GLP-1 telehealth program in 2026: compounded GLP-1 availability may depend on current federal policy, state-level pharmacy rules, individual pharmacy decisions, current shortage status, and the prescribing clinician's professional judgment
Genetic deletion of ghrelin does not decrease food intake but influences metabolic fuel preference