GP may not know this as there was a recent change in BNF treatment guidance
Experimental studies showing the permissive role of GH/insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-I) in carcinogenesis have raised concerns regarding the safety of GH replacement in children and adults who have received treatment for cancer and those with intracranial and pituitary tumors
Both compounds are developed by Eli Lilly, both target GLP-1 and GIP receptors, but Retatrutide adds a third receptor glucagon creating a triple agonist with superior weight loss results in clinical trials
Moitra M, Santomauro D, Collins PY, Vos T, Whiteford H, Saxena S, et al
The USDA Agricultural Research Service used the 148 pmol/L threshold in their national prevalence studies, and the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements acknowledges that lab reference ranges can vary between institutions