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Saturday, 25 May 2024

GLP-1 agonists

 GLP-1 agonists are medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes and weight loss.  Usually patient stays on a dose for 4 weeks.


Patient Consultation:

Have they taken it before

What dose they are expecting

If they are increasing their dose with the new prescription

It shouldn't be more that 2 weeks lapsed since their last dose, Speak to the prescribing team to ensure patient is managed correctly.