Pharmacy Pearls: Update on Pharmacological Treatment for Obesity

December 8th, 2023 | Pharmacy Pearls•Additional Topics

In this edition of Pharmacy Pearls, you will find an update on weight loss medication. Specifically, this pearl highlights the recently approved medication Zepbound^TM, which contains the same active ingredient, tirzepatide, as Mounjaro^TMbut is now approved for weight loss instead of diabetes. There are still many unknowns with this medication- including exact cost and coverage, and availability. Some pharmacies in the area are reporting the ability to order, and some are not yet able to order it. We anticipate a great deal of patient interest in this medication and hope you find this information helpful.

As always, we welcome any questions or feedback you may have. Just email the Pharmacy Team.

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ABI Value	Interpretation	Recommendation
Greater than 1.4	Calcification/vessel hardening	Refer to vascular specialist
1.0 - 1.4	Normal	None
0.9 - 1.0	Acceptable	None
0.8 - 0.9	Some arterial disease	Treat risk factor
0.5 - 0.8	Moderate arterial disease	Refer to vascular specialist
Less than 0.5	Severe arterial disease	Refer to vascular specialist

Pharmacy Pearls: Update on Pharmacological Treatment for Obesity

Pharmacy Pearls: Update on Pharmacological Treatment for Obesity

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