Physicians Practice July 10, 2023
Recently, demand for medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro, including their off-label use, has skyrocketed in the wake of enthusiastic celebrity endorsements.
It’s not uncommon for patients to request a prescription for a weight management drug from their provider when they’re looking to shed a few pounds. Recently, demand for medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro, including their off-label use, has skyrocketed in the wake of enthusiastic celebrity endorsements. Yet notably absent in social media posts from the likes of Khloe Kardashian and Elon Musk, or in pop-culture discussions on the news, is the essential step to ensuring these drugs are prescribed and used safely: diagnostic screening.
It’s quick and simple to evaluate a patient’s medical and family history to...