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Alongside lifestyle recommendations, your care plan may include a prescription for weight loss medication

Back pain is not listed as a common or characteristic adverse effect in the FDA-approved prescribing information for GLP-1 receptor agonists or the dual GIP/GLP-1 agonist tirzepatide

As patient demand accelerates and care models shift toward long-term, outcomes-driven weight management, having the right operational foundation is critical

There are certain medical histories and conditions where GLP-1 medications may not be recommended

Compared with patients taking non-GLP-1 diabetes medications, GLP-1 users had a 14% lower risk of developing any substance use disorder

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