They are not illegal to buy or own, but they are not approved for human use, so are not subject to the quality controls that govern pharmaceutical manufacturing
And brand-name GLP-1s sit at a price point that may be out of reach for most consumers
Sterile water for injection does NOT contain a preservative, which means a vial reconstituted with sterile water should ideally be used in a single session or discarded within 24 hours
According to the Wegovy Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC), the medication is approved for use in three specific subcutaneous injection sites: the abdomen (stomach area), the thigh (front of the upper leg), and the upper arm
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