Who does the article say should not use GLP-1 therapies
Wastage fees compensate pharmacies for medicines that cannot be dispensed because a pack had to be opened to supply a smaller quantity than the standard pack size, and container fees cover the cost of any additional packaging supplied with a dispensed medicine: Department of Health, Disability, and Ageing (n.d.)
Challenges include gastrointestinal side effects, nutritional deficiencies due to calorie reduction, muscle and bone loss, low long-term adherence with subsequent weight regain, and high costs, resulting in low cost-effectiveness
Reduced appetite, smaller meals, and changes in digestion can all make it harder to consistently maintain hydration, protein intake, vitamins, and minerals over time