When you set it up in this scenario, the incentives are so misaligned that I cant imagine it would not be rife with abuse and profit-driven prescribing rather than medical prescribing. Read Katies whole special report here This article is exclusive to STAT+ subscribers Unlock this article plus in-depth analysis, newsletters, premium events, and news alerts
GLP-1 supplements, often prescription drugs, are used to treat diabetes and obesity by enhancing the hormone's activity
On the research side, whether boosting GLP-1 over the long term (beyond 12 months) is safe for cats and dogs is still a mystery
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