For the anti-obesity medication (AOM) cohort, patients who had one or more pharmacy claims for Zepbound or Wegovy between 1 November 2023, and 31 December 2023, were identified (identification period)
After electrophoresis, the gels without loading proteins were cut, then blots including goal proteins were obtained according to protein markers, to be transferred to the membranes
It is a standard therapeutic dose that most people tolerate well after the initial adjustment period
Wegovy is a long-term medication which is intended to support gradual, consistent, and safe weight loss
Sex differences in response to treatment with glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists: opportunities for a tailored approach to diabetes and obesity care
It is FDA-approved to be used for decreasing body weight with diet and exercise