"Because Retatrutide isnt licensed for use in the UK yet, suppliers claiming to sell it for personal use are likely illegal and potentially dangerous," Dr Basford explained, adding that the drug is unlikely to get approval until 2027 or 2028
GLP-1 sticks around in the blood for only a few minutes, but semaglutide persists for days
Saxenda is taken daily, while Wegovy is only taken once per week, making Wegovy an attractive option for anyone wanting to inject themselves less frequently at home
In conclusion, the global increase of diabetes [1], as well as the high stroke incidence in individuals with type 2 diabetes [3], are dramatically increasing the medical need for management of post-stroke sequelae
This can also cause severe angina