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STZ, streptozotocin

Sales of these GLP-1 treatments drugs that mimic the effects of blood-sugar-regulating hormone GLP-1, a feature originally intended for diabetes care but which also happened to cause weight loss in test subjects have increased by almost 6x since the start of 2018

Choose phentermine if you: Need a lower-cost appetite tool with fast impact Prefer a tablet over injections Want a short-term reset with coaching and accountability Consider GLP-1s if you: Aim for larger total body-weight loss and can tolerate injections or oral GLP-1 dosing Have metabolic comorbidities where GLP-1 therapy provides additional benefits Have coverage/savings that reduce out-of-pocket cost Are willing to make a permanent financial commitment, as all studies show a very high rate of weight regain when stopping GLP-1s

Government action adding additional pricing uncertainty As new drugs and indications reshape the clinical landscape, policymakers are reshaping cost and coverage frameworks