Check the expiration date on the retatrutide pen or vial
At DrHouse, every patient starting a GLP-1 gets a baseline panel: comprehensive metabolic panel, complete blood count, thyroid panel, lipid panel, hemoglobin A1C, urinalysis, and a pregnancy test for female patients
It also made a $100 million-plus deal to buy Sequence, a telehealth business that can offer virtual prescriptions, where appropriate, to patients for these weight loss drugs
For patients on GLP-1 or GIP/GLP-1 therapy, many endocrinologists and diabetes educators suggest targeting these recommended adequate intake levels, with particular attention to consistent hydration during dose escalation periods when gastrointestinal symptoms are most pronounced
Gearhardt et al., 2023
GLP-1 agonists resist this breakdown, staying active for hours