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Tirzepatide, characterized by its ability to selectively bind and activate receptors for the intestinal hormones GIP and GLP-1, has been tested in numerous clinical studies and is already currently authorized in several countries for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity
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These benefits are particularly evident in conditions like nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), where GLP-1RAs alleviate inflammation and boost insulin sensitivity, leading to improved hepatic glucose management and reduced steatosis (Zheng et al., 2024)
They must comply with United States Pharmacopeia (USP) standards for sterile compounding (USP and USP ) and are subject to state board of pharmacy oversight