Phase 3 clinical trials collectively referred to as the TRIUMPH programme are now underway internationally, evaluating retatrutide across broader populations including individuals with type 2 diabetes, obesity-related cardiovascular disease, and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH, formerly known as NASH)
If retatrutide were to receive regulatory approval in future, its pricing would likely be subject to negotiation between the manufacturer (Eli Lilly) and NHS England under the Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing, Access and Growth (VPAG, 2024), as well as appraisal by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to determine cost-effectiveness
Rebounding weight is a problem those who complete a course of Ozempic may experience, so ensure that you have put the building blocks and care in place to prevent this
GLP-1 receptors are distributed through the gastrointestinal tract and the central nervous system, and receptor activation influences gut motility broadly rather than in one direction
This cautionary stance advocates for a washout period ranging from 1-2 weeks to as long as five weeks, with a minimum duration of 96 hours