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Injection site reactions were statistically higher in the albiglutide group (12.9% versus 5.4%, p = 0.0002), possibly due to its once weekly formulation

Two years later, patients receiving the weekly tirzepatide injections had greater improvements in blood sugar control as reflected by hemoglobin A1c level, and in weight and waist circumference, compared to patients in the control group

Critical Regulatory Context: Compounded medications are not FDA-approved as finished products, meaning the FDA does not pre-review them for safety, effectiveness, or quality

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The study, which was titled Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists and thyroid cancer: is it the time to be concerned? and published in Endocrine Connections , encouraged the scientific community to further examine GLP-1 drugs and whether they increase the risks of certain cancers