What the advisory says The advisory, identified as RA-81518 and published by Health Canada, states that the department has identified various retailers in Canada selling unauthorized GLP-1 products both in stores and online [Source: recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/thinking-about-buying-glp-1-drugs-ozempic-or-mounjaro-beware-fake-or-unauthorized]
In the direct-to-consumer market, however, this approach pits two value propositions against each other: helping patients build habits that allow them to discontinue GLP-1s versus encouraging long-term use through maintenance dosing
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Before making any changes, set an appointment to discuss: Whether switching is appropriate for your specific health situation Any potential drug interactions with your other medications Your insurance coverage for tirzepatide The best timing and dosing plan for your switch Timing the switch Despite what some online sources suggest, you don't need a lengthy "washout period" between stopping semaglutide and starting tirzepatide