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"I always think it makes sense to take side effects like that seriously, particularly in drugs that are relatively new and that we're still learning about," says Alpert, who also chairs the American Psychiatric Association's Council on Research
Compounded GLP-1 medications may also be available through licensed 503A pharmacies when clinically appropriate
The 2026 Part D out-of-pocket cap of $2,000 provides a ceiling but reaching it requires significant spending first
The once-weekly injection model also provides stronger behavioral cues for adherencemany people find it easier to remember one specific day per week than daily intake requirements
Researchers are investigating genetic variants in GLP-1 receptor pathways, gut microbiome profiles, and baseline hormone levels to determine who will respond best to GLP-1 therapy, who might benefit from dual agonists, and who is more prone to side effects