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There are concerns regarding the long-term safety and efficacy of GLP-1 receptor agonists.
Practitioners should monitor patients closely for safety and efficacy when prescribing GLP-1 receptor agonists.
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Their use, however, is not without questions and concerns as to long-term safety and efficacy.
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Pharmacotherapy of Weight‐loss and Obesity with a Focus on GLP 1‐Receptor Agonists
Merle Myerson et al. · The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology · 2024
DOI 10.1002/jcph.2487
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