Yes, semaglutide may interact with other medications, potentially leading to side effects like hot flashes
In the UK right now, access is still limited, supply is fragile, and NHS use is tightly targeted
The increase in risk was small approximately three to four additional cases per 10,000 patients treated with GLP-1s over 18 months, but clinicians and patients should be aware of this potential association. Researchers said while the risk is low, the rising use of GLP-1s in patients with and without Type 2 diabetes warrants special attention to medication safety
The strongest effects are seen in damaged brains recovering from injury or disease
The Medical Group Management Associations (MGMA) Spring 2025 Technology Survey found that 72% of practices still rely on manual processes for at least half their specialty medication prescriptions, with 28% reporting they use fax for more than 75% of these prescriptions an increase from 2024 due to the elimination of compounding pharmacy options (Medical Group Management Association, 2025)