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Current pharmacotherapy options for obesity include agents like liraglutide, semaglutide, and tirzepatide.
Practitioners should be aware of these specific pharmacotherapy options for treating obesity.
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Agents like liraglutide, semaglutide, and tirzepatide supported by key clinical trials... have demonstrated remarkable efficacy in promoting weight loss and improving metabolic outcomes.
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Incretin hormone agonists: Current and emerging pharmacotherapy for obesity management
Ibrahim S. Alhomoud et al. · Pharmacotherapy The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy · 2024
DOI 10.1002/phar.4607
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