As a pharmacist, I can appreciate the excitement in the rise in oral semaglutide, since it is an easier route than injectables, says Melinda Lee, a pharmacist who runs the pharmaceutical packaging company Parcel Health as well as a GLP-1 drug availability database
She thought she felt a change in herself from day one, but acknowledges that might have been placebo effect as she was consciously trying not to eat too much because she wanted the drug to work
However, there are no details yet as to which NHS doctors and/or clinics will be able to offer it to patients
But like many patients, Baylis doesnt know whether she qualifies
Most healthcare providers follow established clinical protocols when prescribing GLP-1 medications, including gradual dose titration to help reduce the likelihood of digestive side effects
Fix: Never store compounded semaglutide anywhere other than a refrigerator