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But it produces greater weight loss (approximately 15-17% average body weight reduction) thanks to its higher GLP-1 receptor binding affinity

For GLP-1 medications, insurers may require evidence that the patient has tried other treatments or that the medication is essential for managing weight loss in the presence of other conditions like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, or cardiovascular disease

Microdosing involves the off-label use of GLP-1 medications (semaglutide and tirzepatide) at much smaller doses than the standard recommended dose, such as: Consuming a fraction of a starter dose, such as 0.05 mg of Ozempic instead of 0.25 mg