They arent held to the same high purity standards that govern pharmaceutical-grade products
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Current data suggest that GLP-1s are generally safe for long-term use when prescribed appropriately and monitored by a licensed provider
The financial cost of replacing the peptide is negligible compared to the scientific cost of unreliable data
Current Opinion in Pediatrics , 36(5), 542-546
These medications have the same side effect profiles as they contain the same active ingredient